English
troy
Troy comes from Middle English troye.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500troye
- Englishtodaytroy
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500troye
- Englishtodaytroy
The story
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, probably first used at a fair in Troyes, France.
Every English word from Middle English troye
Today it means
adj Of, or relating to, troy weight.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English troye / troy