any of various swallows of the genera Progne, Delichon, Riparia, etc, having a square or slightly forked tail
See also house martin
Word origin
C15: perhaps from St Martin, because the birds were believed to migrate at the time of Martinmas
Martin in British English
(ˈmɑːtɪn)
noun
1.
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.
Chris(topher Anthony John). born 1977, English rock musician; lead singer of Coldplay
3. (French martɛ̃)
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.
Sir George (Henry). 1926–2016, British record producer and arranger, noted for his work with the Beatles
5.
John. 1789–1854, British painter, noted for his visionary landscapes and large-scale works with biblical subjects
6.
Michael (John). Baron. (1945–2018), Scottish Labour politician; speaker of the House of Commons (2000–09)
7.
Paul (Edgar Philippe). born 1938, Canadian Liberal politician; prime minister of Canada (2003–06)
8.
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.
Steve(n). born 1945, US film actor and comedian; his films include The Jerk (1979), Roxanne (1987), and Bowfinger (1999)
Martin in American English1
(ˈmɑrtən)
noun
a masculine name
dim. Marty
Word origin
Fr < L Martinus < Mars (gen. Martis), Mars: hence, lit., warlike
Martin in American English2
(ˈmɑrtən)
1.
Saint( a.d. 316?-397?) bishop of Tours: his day is Martinmas
: also called Saint Martin of Tours
2.
Archer John Porter1910-2002; Eng. biochemist
3.
Homer Dodge1836-97; U.S. painter
4.
Paul (Joseph, Jr.)1938- ; prime minister of Canada (2003-06)
martin in American English
(ˈmɑrtən)
noun
any of several swallows (esp. genus Progne), as the purple martin and various Old World birds (esp. Delichon urbica)