The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Trojan \Tro"jan\, a. [L. Trojanus, fr. Troja, Troia, Troy, from
Tros, Gr. Trw`s, Trwo`s, Tros, the mythical founder of Troy.]
1. Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants. -- n.
A native or inhabitant of Troy.
[1913 Webster]
2. One who shows the pluck, endurance, determined energy,
strength, or the like, attributed to the defenders of
Troy; -- used chiefly or only in the phrase
like a Trojan; as, he endured the pain like a Trojan; he
studies like a Trojan.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Tim jumped like a Trojan from the bed. --Finnegan's
Wake (Irish
song)
[PJC]