Martinet meaning
A drill sergeant is an example of a martinet in the military.
A principal who doesn't allow a student to break a single rule is an example of a martinet.
Origin of martinet
- After Jean Martinet (died 1672), French army officer
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- After the example of 17th century French army officer Jean Martinet.
From Wiktionary
- From French
From Wiktionary