Definition of martinet

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mar·ti·net    (märtn-t) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A rigid military disciplinarian.
2. One who demands absolute adherence to forms and rules.

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ETYMOLOGY:
After Jean Martinet (died 1672), French army officer

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