1600-1700 Jean Martinet (died 1672), French army officer
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A typical Victorian martinet, he wore a tall hat all his life.
Belle, on the other hand, was described by Robin's father as something of a martinet.
Clarke could be a martinet, and as such was frequently a buffer for Alvin.
He may solve his problem, for example, by being a martinet.
Lady Hoby was also a martinet and believed that learning could only be achieved through hard work and discipline.
Only if you think the head porter is a martinet just wait until you meet Jacques, our maître chef de cuisine.
The woman in charge was a martinet who treated all those beneath her like children.
Topaz had pictured her as tall and brawny as befitted a martinet.
formal someone who is very strict and makes people obey rules exactlySYN disciplinarian: The woman in charge was a martinet who treated us like children.