martin

[ mahr-tn ]

/ ˈmɑr tn /

noun

any of several swallows having a deeply forked tail and long, pointed wings.

Origin of martin

1425–75; late Middle English (Scots) martoune; presumably generic use of the personal name (< French < Late Latin Martīnus), traditionally by association with March (Latin Mārtius), when the bird arrives, and Martinmas, when it leaves; though Middle English, Old French martinet has been applied to a variety of birds; compare French martin-pêcheur kingfisher

Words nearby martin

martha's vineyard, martial, martial art, martial law, martian, martin, martin du gard, martin i, martin ii, martin iii, martin iv

Definition for martin (2 of 9)

Martin

[ mahr-tn ]

/ ˈmɑr tn /

noun

Ar·cher John Porter [ahr-cher] /ˈɑr tʃər/,1910–2002, English biochemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1952.

Frank,1890–1974, Swiss composer.

Glenn Luther,1886–1955, U.S. airplane designer and manufacturer.

Homer Dodge,1836–97, U.S. painter.

Joseph W(illiam) Jr.,1884–1968, U.S. political leader and publisher: Speaker of the House 1947–49, 1953–55.

Mary,1913–90, U.S. actress and musical comedy star.

Saint,a.d. 316?–397, French prelate: bishop of Tours 370?–397.

a male given name: from the name of the Roman god Mars.

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Marinus I

[ muh-rahy-nuh s ]

/ məˈraɪ nəs /

noun

died a.d. 884, pope 882–884.

Also called Martin II.

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Marinus II

noun

died a.d. 946, pope 942–946.

Also called Martin III.

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Martin I

noun

Saint,died a.d. 655, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 649–655.

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Martin II

noun

Marinus I.

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Martin III

noun

Marinus II.

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Martin IV

noun

Simon de BrieorSimon de Brion,c1210–85, French ecclesiastic: pope 1281–85.

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Martin V

noun

Oddone Colonna,1368–1431, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1417–31.

Example sentences from the Web for martin

Finally, Van Cleef and Martin realize Liberty is going too far.

The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile |Robert Ward |January 3, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
But his words felt forced and were belied his 2004 vote to oppose marking Martin Luther King Jr.

Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern |Lloyd Green |January 2, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
The last film about Martin Luther King was made for television in 1977.

Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’ |Gary May |January 2, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
One example would be how fascinating it must be to be Martin Scorsese and have an Oscar at home for The Departed.

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Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Oskar Schindler—these names come readily to mind when we think of heroes of conscience.

The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler |John Henry Crosby |December 26, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
A sergeant came out with a little packet which he handed to Martin.

One Man's Initiation--1917 |John Dos Passos
Martin V. published a favourable bull, but it was ineffectual.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4 |Various
If 295 Martin expected it to be greeted with surprise, he was disappointed.

The Wall Between |Sara Ware Bassett
Mr. Martin is generally thought of as a critic of social rather than political conditions.

Literature in the Making |Various
I did not like this kind of an expedition, and said so to Martin, who was next to me.

Ben Comee |M. J. (Michael Joseph) Canavan

British Dictionary definitions for martin (1 of 3)

martin

/ (ˈmɑːtɪn) /

noun

any of various swallows of the genera Progne, Delichon, Riparia, etc, having a square or slightly forked tail See also house martin

Word Origin for martin

C15: perhaps from St Martin, because the birds were believed to migrate at the time of Martinmas

British Dictionary definitions for martin (2 of 3)

Martin

/ (ˈmɑːtɪn) /

noun

Archer John Porter. 1910–2002, British biochemist; Nobel prize for chemistry 1952 (with Richard Synge; 1914–94) for developing paper chromatography (1944). He subsequently developed gas chromatography (1953)

Chris(topher Anthony John) . born 1977, British rock musician, lead singer of Coldplay; married to the US actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

(French martɛ̃) Frank. 1890–1974, Swiss composer. He used a modified form of the twelve-note technique in some of his works, which include Petite Symphonie Concertante (1946) and the oratorio Golgotha (1949)

Sir George (Henry). born 1926, British record producer and arranger, noted for his work with the Beatles

John. 1789–1854, British painter, noted for his visionary landscapes and large-scale works with biblical subjects

Michael (John). Baron. born 1945, Scottish Labour politician; speaker of the House of Commons (2000–09)

Paul (Edgar Philippe). born 1938, Canadian Liberal politician; prime minister of Canada (2003–06)

Saint. called Saint Martin of Tours. ?316–?397 ad, bishop of Tours (?371–?397); a patron saint of France. He furthered monasticism in Gaul. Feast day: Nov 11 or 12

Steve (n). born 1945, US film actor and comedian; his films include The Jerk (1979), Roxanne (1987), and Bowfinger) (1999)

British Dictionary definitions for martin (3 of 3)

Martin V

noun

original name Oddone Colonna. 1368–1431, pope (1417–31). His election at the Council of Constance brought to an end the Great Schism

Medical definitions for martin

Martin

[ mär′tn ]

Lillien Jane 1851-1943

American psychologist who is noted for her pioneering work in gerontology.

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