Meaning of Hector | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.
   Greek, Roman
2. Sometimes in the form Hector: a blustering, noisy, turbulent fellow; a braggart, bully.
3. A male given name from Ancient Greek.
4. A place name:
5. A town in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.
6. A settlement in the West Coast region, New Zealand.
7. A number of places in the United States:
8. A town in Pope County, Arkansas.
9. A locality in Clay County, Kentucky.
10. A city in Renville County, Minnesota.
11. A town in Schuyler County, New York, named after Hector Ely.
12. An unincorporated community in Putnam County, Ohio, named after Hector Havemeyer.
13. A township in Potter County, Pennsylvania.

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Examples

“Luc[ia]. VVhat would you do you dowty Hectors? / Kick. Hectors! upon my honour, if we can find them out, we'll beat your Gallants for this. / […] Luc. Advant, you Hectors, we are not fit for you: […]”

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