Definitions

1. noun

a system of weights and measures used in ancient Greece and Rome, based on the weight of a certain quantity of water

“The ancient city of Troy used the troy system to measure its trade goods.”

2. noun

a unit of weight or measure equal to 12 troy ounces

“The gold ring weighed 20 troy.”

3. noun

the city of Troy in ancient Anatolia, famous for being the site of a legendary siege

“The story of the Trojan War is one of the most famous tales in ancient Greek mythology.”

4. verb

to cheat or swindle, especially by a small amount

“He tried to troy the customer by charging more than the agreed price.”