First Known Use: 1589
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martin
noun mar·tin \ˈmär-tən\
: a small bird that is related to the swallows
Full Definition of MARTIN
1
: a small Eurasian bird (Delichon urbica) of the swallow family with a forked tail, bluish-black head and back, and white rump and underparts
2
: any of various birds (especially genus Progne) of the swallow family other than the Eurasian martin — compare purple martin
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Origin of MARTIN
probably from St. Martin
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biographical name Mar·tin \ˈmär-tən, mär-ˈtaⁿ\
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Saint ca 316–397 Martin of Tours patron saint of France
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biographical name Mar·tin \ˈmär-tən\
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Archer John Porter 1910–2002 British chem.
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Glenn Luther 1886–1955 Am. airplane manuf.
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Joseph William 1884–1968 Am. publisher & polit.
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biographical name Mar·tin \ˈmär-tən, mär-ˈtaⁿ\
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Paul (Edgar Philippe) 1938– prime min. of Canada (2003–06)
MARTIN Defined for Kids
martin
noun mar·tin \ˈmär-tən\
Definition of MARTIN for Kids
1
: a European swallow with a forked tail
2
: any of several birds (as the North American purple martin) resembling or related to the true martin
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