Martial (n.)

  1. Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)

    [ Syn: martial ]

    martial (adj.)

  1. (of persons) befitting a warrior; a military bearing

    [ Syn: soldierly , soldierlike , warriorlike ]

  2. suggesting war or military life

    [ Syn: warlike ]

  3. of or relating to the armed forces; martial law'

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