First Known Use: 15th century
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troy
adjective \ˈtrȯi\
Definition of TROY
: expressed in troy weight
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Origin of TROY
Middle English troye, probably from Troyes, France
Troy
geographical name \ˈtrȯi\
Definition of TROY
1
city SE Michigan N of Detroit pop 80,980
2
city E New York on Hudson River NNE of Albany pop 50,129
3
or Il·i·um \ˈi-lē-əm\ or Tro·ja \ˈtrō-jə, -yə\ ancient city NW Asia Minor in Troas SW of the Dardanelles
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troy
adjective \ˈtrȯi\
Medical Definition of TROY
: expressed in troy weight <a troy ounce>
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