myrmidon noun. ['mǝ:mɪd(ǝ)n] Also (esp. in sense 1) Myrmidon. LME.
[Latin Myrmidones (pl.) from Greek Murmidones (as according to legend orig. created from murmēkes ants).]
1. A member of a warlike people of ancient Thessaly, whom, according to a Homeric story, Achilles led to the siege of Troy. LME.
2. A bodyguard; a faithful follower or servant. E17-E19.
3. An unscrupulously faithful follower or hireling; a hired ruffian; a despicable attendant. M17.
myrmidon of the law, myrmidon of justice arch. (derog.) a police officer, bailiff, or other low-ranking administrative officer of the law.

■ Myrmidonian [mǝ:mɪ'dǝʊnɪǝn] adjective (now rare) designating or pertaining to the Myrmidons E17.

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