Conroy

An archaic term used to describe an absolute victory, whether occurring over a bloody battlefield, across a lacquered negotiating table or under wrinkled bedsheets. It was often used as an antonym to the phrase "pyrrhic victory" in that the positions of both parties are usually improved as a result of the confrontation. It has since been adopted as a surname by a proud Celtic bloodline that has routinely produced exemplars of greatness. Famous Conroys at the dawn of the twenty first century include Pat Conroy, Kevin Conroy and Frances Conroy. Note: Though undoubtedly influenced by the military prowess of ancient Conroy warriors, the French term "conroi" means a small group of knights that train and fight together. It has been widely speculated that the four horsemen of the apocalypse will be a conroi of Conroys.