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martel
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martel, v. i. [F. marteler, fr. martel, marteau, hammer, a dim. fr. L. martulus, marculus, dim. of marcus hammer. Cf. March to step.].
To make a blow with, or as with, a hammer. Spenser. [1913 Webster]
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