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Etymology of the English word troika

the English word troika

derived from the Russian word troika

derived from the Russian word troe

derived from the Latin word triumviratus (triumvirate)

derived from the Latin word triumvir (board of three, triumvirate; triumvir, commissioner; triumviri)

derived from the Latin word triumviri

The earliest known usage of troika in English dates from the 19th century.

Dutch troika, French tronka, German Troika, Norwegian troika, Swedish trojka

Word found in Modern English