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adjective
1.
inclined or disposed to war; warlike: The ancient Romans were a martial people.
2.
of, suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces: martial music.
3.
characteristic of or befitting a warrior: a martial stride.
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Martial
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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- Looting broke out and martial law was declared.
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- He did away with his wife and he was tried by a court martial for premeditated murder — a capital offense.
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Word Origin & History
martial
late 14c., from L. martialis "of Mars or war," from Mars (gen. Martis), Roman god of war. Martial law first recorded 1530s.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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