I. martin noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from the name Martin
obsolete : ape , monkey
II. mar·tin ˈmär]t ə n, ˈmȧ], ]d.ə̇n, ]tə̇n noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, after Saint Martin died ab 399 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
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: freemartin