n. [ So called from an officer of that name in the French army under
n. [ F. ] (Zool.) The martin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Sp. martinete. ] (Zool.) A species of tinamou (Calopezus elegans), having a long slender crest. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The principles or practices of a martinet; rigid adherence to discipline, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]