martel

[ mahr-tel, mahr-tel ]

noun
  1. a hammerlike, shafted weapon having a head with a point at one end and a blunt face at the other.

Origin of martel

1
1275–1325; Middle English <Middle French <Vulgar Latin *martellus, diminutive of Latin martulus, marculus hammer
  • Also called mar·tel-de-fer [mahr-tel-duh-fer, mahr-tel-]. /ˈmɑr tɛl dəˈfɛr, mɑrˈtɛl-/.

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Martel
[ mahr-tel; French mar-tel ]

noun
  1. Charles. Charles Martel.

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How to use martel in a sentence

  • Charles martel, on the contrary, was damned—body and soul—for having rewarded his captains by giving them abbeys.

    A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
  • There were a half-dozen boats within hailing distance, similarly anchored, including Skipper martel and his pinkey.

    The Rival Campers Afloat | Ruel Perley Smith
  • "Lots of girls are stage-struck," he said presently, breaking in on Mr. martel's rhapsody.

    Quin | Alice Hegan Rice
  • Well, Mr. martel told me only last night that he thought you were an object of pity.

    Quin | Alice Hegan Rice
  • Claude martel rose and laid an affectionate hand on his shoulder.

    Quin | Alice Hegan Rice

British Dictionary definitions for Martel

Martel

/ (mɑːˈtɛl) /


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