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martinetisms

martinetisms is the plural of martinetism.

Meaning of martinetism

Noun

martinetism (usually uncountable, plural martinetisms)

  1. (dated, usually) The principles or practices of a martinet; strict following to discipline, order etc.
    • Ensign de Haldimar promised to make an excellent soldier; and, as such, was encouraged by the field-officers of the corps, who unhesitatingly pronounced him a lad of discernment and talent, who would one day rival them in all the glorious privileges of martinetism. It was even remarked, as an...1832, John Richardson, Wacousta, Volume III, Chapter VI

Questions about martinetisms

What is martinetisms the plural of?
Martinetisms is the plural of martinetism.

Words near martinetisms in the dictionary

  1. martinetas
  2. martineted
  3. martineting
  4. martinetish
  5. martinetism
  6. martinetisms
  7. martinets
  8. martinetship
  9. martinetted
  10. martinetting
  11. Martinez

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