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troy

adjective \ˈtrȯi\

Definition of TROY

: expressed in troy weight

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Middle English troye, probably from Troyes, France

First Known Use: 15th century

geographical name \ˈtrȯi\

city SE Michigan N of Detroit pop 80,980

city E New York on Hudson River NNE of Albany pop 50,129

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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adjective \ˈtrȯi\

: expressed in troy weight <a troy ounce>

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