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martial

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l/

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Definition of martial

adjective

relating to fighting or war:martial bravery

Derivatives

martially

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin martialis, from Mars, Mart- (see Mars)

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