alteration of martinet, from Middle French, probably from St. Martin
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Martí (y Pérez)
martlet
martnet
“Martlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martlet. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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