myrmidon

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von myrmidon im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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Englisch - Englisch

Definition von myrmidon im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

One of a fierce tribe or troop who accompanied Achilles, their king, to the Trojan war

A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes cruel orders of a superior without protest or pity; -- sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc

headed for a revelation to the District Attorney that would probably result in my having the pleasure of meeting H. R. Corbett or some other flatfooted myrmidon.

A devoted servant or disciple who follows commands without question

{n} a rude ruffian, constable, helper

{i} member of the warlike people who fought in the Trojan War at the command of their leader Achilles (Greek Mythology)

a follower who carries out orders without question

(Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy a follower who carries out orders without question

(Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy

{i} soldier who obeys his commander unquestioningly; person who follows his leader without hesitation regardless of the circumstances

A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes cruel orders of a superior without protest or pity; sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc

Silbentrennung

Myr·mi·don

Türkische aussprache

mırmîdîn

Aussprache

/ˈmərmədən/ /ˈmɜrmɪdɪn/

Etymologie

() Latin Myrmidones, from Ancient Greek Μυρμιδόνες (Myrmidones), a tribe of warriors led by Achilles to the Trojan War. Folk etymology in Ovid's time derived the tribe's name from μυρμηδών ("ant-nest", from μύρμηξ, "ant").