— martialism , n. — martialist , n. — martially , adv. — martialness , n.
/mahr"sheuhl/ , adj.
1. inclined or disposed to war; warlike: The ancient Romans were a martial people.
2. of, suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces: martial music.
3. characteristic of or befitting a warrior: a martial stride.
[ 1325-75; ME Martialis of, belonging to Mars, equiv. to Marti- (s. of Mars ) + -alis -AL 1 ]
Syn. 2. military, soldierly.