martin

¹

[ mahr-tn ]

noun

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

Martin

²

[ mahr-tn ]

noun

1. Ar·cher John Porter [ahr, -cher], 1910–2002, English biochemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1952.
2. Frank, 1890–1974, Swiss composer.
3. Glenn Luther, 1886–1955, U.S. airplane designer and manufacturer.
4. Homer Dodge, 1836–97, U.S. painter.
5. Joseph W(illiam) Jr., 1884–1968, U.S. political leader and publisher: Speaker of the House 1947–49, 1953–55.
6. Mary, 1913–90, U.S. actress and musical comedy star.
7. Saint, a.d. 316?–397, French prelate: bishop of Tours 370?–397.
8. a male given name: from the name of the Roman god Mars.

martin

¹

/ ˈmɑːtɪn /

noun

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

Martin

²

/ ˈmɑːtɪn /

noun

1. MartinArcher John Porter19102002MBritishSCIENCE: chemist 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)
2. MartinChris1977MBritishMUSIC: rock musician Chris(topher Anthony John) . born 1977, British rock musician, lead singer of Coldplay; married to the US actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
3. martɛ̃ MartinFrank18901974MSwissMUSIC: composer 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)
4. MartinSir George (Henry)1926MBritishMUSIC: record producer Sir George ( Henry ). born 1926, British record producer and arranger, noted for his work with the Beatles
5. MartinJohn17891854MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter John. 1789–1854, British painter, noted for his visionary landscapes and large-scale works with biblical subjects
6. MartinMichael (John)1945MScottishPOLITICS: politician Michael ( John ). Baron. born 1945, Scottish Labour politician; speaker of the House of Commons (2000–09)
7. MartinPaul (Edgar Philippe)1938MCanadianPOLITICS: politician Paul ( Edgar Philippe ). born 1938, Canadian Liberal politician; prime minister of Canada (2003–06)
8. Martin, Saint?316?397MFrenchRELIGION: clergymanRELIGION: saint 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
9. MartinSteve(n)1945MUSFILMS AND TV: actorTHEATRE: comedian Steve ( n ). born 1945, US film actor and comedian; his films include The Jerk (1979), Roxanne (1987), and Bowfinger ) (1999)

Word History and Origins

Origin of martin¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of martin¹

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

Example Sentences

“Lockheed Martin has a long history of misrepresenting facts,” Wheeler added.

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And with stand-ups, I remember liking George Carlin and Steve Martin.

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

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But his words felt forced and were belied his 2004 vote to oppose marking Martin Luther King Jr.

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The last film about Martin Luther King was made for television in 1977.

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The main entrance is in the centre of the St. Martin's Lane front, and consists of a central roadway for carts and wagons, 15ft.

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The old Wesleyan chapel, in Martin Street, was fitted up for schools in 1865.

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A hundred years back, meetings of the inhabitants were called by the tolling of one of St. Martin's bells.

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Sur quoy ledit Martin ayant dit qu'il avoit donc peur d'eux, il fut en danger de voir par effet que sa conclusion estoit fausse.

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Est avenu que ledit Martin huit iours apres son baptme a est frapp de ce mal, dont il est mort.

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