martinet
noun
a strict disciplinarian, especially a military one.
martinetism
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a word derived from
martinet.
Example Sentences
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The conqueror was the superintendent of the factory, Jabez Pittinger, who had survived a cycle of Uncle Loren's martinetism with less resentment than a year of Eddie's lenience.
From In a Little Town by Rupert Hughes
Varnhorst shared my indignation, fiercely pulled his thick mustaches, and muttered some phrases about oppression, martinetism, and other dangerous topics, which fortunately were scattered on the air.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844 by Various
The high spirit of the Virginian had ever manifested deep impatience under what he considered to be the unnecessary martinetism of Capt.
From Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution by Major John Richardson
Obdurate man, has the past not cured him of his martinetism?
From Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution by Major John Richardson
On the other hand, from the time of the Colonies, this country has despised press gangs, floggings, martinetism, and all of the other Old World military practices which demeaned the rank and file.
From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense
