Associations to the word «Martin»

Wiktionary

MARTIN, noun. Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
MARTIN, noun. A perforated stone-faced runner for grinding.
MARTIN, proper noun. A male given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.
MARTIN, proper noun. A patronymic surname​.
MARTIN, proper noun. An English habitational surname​ for someone who lived near a mere.

Dictionary definition

MARTIN, noun. French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397).
MARTIN, noun. United States actor and comedian (born in 1945).
MARTIN, noun. United States actress (1913-1990).
MARTIN, noun. United States singer (1917-1995).
MARTIN, noun. Any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas.

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