martel

Meanings

Noun

A hammer, especially a war hammer.

Verb

To strike a blow with, or as with, a hammer.

Related

Similar words

pole hammer, war hammer

Origin

From Middle English martel, from Old French martel (modern French marteau), from Late Latin martellus, from Latin martulus, a variant of marculus.

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