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mar·ti·net [ˌmɑ:tɪˈnet, Am ˌmɑ:rtənˈet] N form

1. martinet (very strict person):

martinet

Zuchtmeister m old

2. martinet (military disciplinarian):

martinet

[strenger] Regimentsführer

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Martinet predicted that perceptually similar pairs of phonemes with low functional load would merge. en.wikipedia.org

Martinet engraved the plates for numerous works on natural history, especially ornithology. en.wikipedia.org

He was rather a martinet, and haughty to opponents, but put his friends at ease by the frankness of a simple and kindly nature. en.wikipedia.org

The martinet was often applied on the calves, so that the children did not have to disrobe. en.wikipedia.org

He has been described as at the best of times very much a martinet and a difficult man to work with. en.wikipedia.org

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