Martlet - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Martlet : \Mart"let\, n. [F. martinet. See Martin the bird, and cf. Martinet a disciplinarian.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) The European house martin.

2. [Cf. F. merlette.] (Her.) A bird without beak or feet; --
generally assumed to represent a martin. As a mark of cadency it denotes the fourth son.

Example Usage of Martlet

hueninkfwdo: Home opener vs laval at 1pm tomorrow Attend SUPPORT Martlet BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!! http://u.nu/9vd84
ecampusnet: Grumman Martlet Mk2 http://short.ie/sskdyv
chatoyantorange: At midnight GMT Tue,Dec 15,Sun was aligned w/Manuqdewata (Beta Aps),Martlet (Gamma Aps),& Stingray Nebula (Henize 3-1357 Ara).
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