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Added 9 October 2026

troy

/tɹɔɪ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about troy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains.
An ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War.

Origin

From Middle English troye, from Anglo-Norman. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, probably first used at a fair in Troyes, France.

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