martinet
martinet · martinets · martineted / martinetted · martineting
To discipline strictlyTo discipline strictly.
/ˈmɑɹtɪnɛt/
Meaning
2 senses(rare, transitive)To discipline strictly.
(intransitive, rare)To act like a strict disciplinarian.
Origin
After the example of 17th-century French army officer Jean Martinet.After the example of 17th-century French army officer Jean Martinet.
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Forms
martinets, martineting, martineted, martineted| Base form | martinet · to martinet |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | martinets |
| Present participle | martineting |
| Past simple | martineted / martinetted |
| Past participle | martineted / martinetted |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle