Definition of myrmidon
1
capitalized
: a member of a legendary Thessalian people who accompanied their king Achilles in the Trojan War
2
: a loyal follower
especially
: a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously
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The first known use of myrmidon was in the 15th century
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