martinet
martinet · martinets
A strict disciplinarianA strict disciplinarian.
/ˈmɑɹtɪnɛt/
Значение
значений: 4A strict disciplinarian.
(переносно)Anyone who lays stress on a rigid adherence to the details of discipline, or to forms and fixed methods or rules.
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
(историческое)A short whip with multiple lashes once used in France.
(редкое)A martin; a swift.
Происхождение
After the example of 17th-century French army officer Jean Martinet. Borrowed from FrenchAfter the example of 17th-century French army officer Jean Martinet.
Borrowed from French martinet.
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Формы
мн. число: martinetsСинонимы
синонимов: 2Близкие по смыслу
- someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms:disciplinarianmoralist