n.
Pronunciation: ' m ə r-m ə - ˌ dän, -d ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English Mirmydon, Latin Myrmidon-, Myrmido, from Greek Myrmid ō n
Date: 15th century
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