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martin
I. martin noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from the name Martin
obsolete : ape, monkey
II. mar·tin \ˈmär]tən, ˈmȧ], ]d.ə̇n, ]tə̇n\ noun
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Etymology: Middle French, after Saint Martin died ab399 bishop of Tours; probably from the migration of such birds around Martinmas
1. : a small European swallow (Delichon urbica syn. Chelidon urbica) having a moderately forked tail, bluish black head and back, and white rump and underparts
2. : any of various swallows and flycatchers — usually used in combination; compare purple martin
III. martin noun
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Etymology: by shortening
: freemartin |