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Definition myrmidon in British English

myrmidon noun

noun
1

a follower of a powerful person who is willing to do anything to support that person; a ruthless henchman

Example

For the first time he confronts that wall of sound from his erstwhile myrmidons, the entire Tory press.

Definition myrmidon in British English