Associations to the word «Martingale»

Wiktionary

MARTINGALE, noun. A piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point.
MARTINGALE, noun. (nautical) A spar, or piece of rigging that strengthens the bowsprit.
MARTINGALE, noun. (mathematics) A stochastic process relating random variables to earlier values
MARTINGALE, noun. A gambling strategy in which one doubles the stake after each loss.
MARTINGALE, noun. (fencing) A strap attached to the sword handle, preventing a sword being dropped if disarmed.

Dictionary definition

MARTINGALE, noun. A harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head.
MARTINGALE, noun. Spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle