[myr.mi.don] n [ME Mirmydon, L Myrmidon-, Myrmido, fr. Gk Myrmidon] (15c) 1 cap: a member of a legendary Thessalian people who accompanied their king Achilles in the Trojan War
2: a loyal follower; esp: a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously