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Here is the explanation according to the Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins
Trojan originally referred to the inhabitants of Troy, the ancient city besieged by the Greeks in their efforts to retrieve their queen, Helen, who had been abducted by the son of the King of Troy.
According to legend, as recorded in both Vergil's 'Aeneid' and Homer's 'Illiad,' the Trojans were a hard-working, determined, industrious people. Hence: 'He worked like a Trojan'
Thanks for explaining about the United Kingdom and Great Britain. It helps to know how everything fits together.
I thought that all of Ireland was part of the UK and never understood why it was often mentioned separately, but now I know.
This thread is wonderful. On the new forum, we will need a questions thread like this one. This one isn't really just about Scottish terminology anymore.
I just finished Lynsay's "The Chase" and the meal Seonaid asked for was Colcannon, Black Bun, and Haggis. It was nice to know what those were when I was reading. The book was fantastic...but I knew it would be!