Where does “martial” come from?
Martial comes from Middle French martial, meaning relating to war or soldiers, derived from Latin martial- stem of martialis, an adjective formed from Mārs, the Roman god of war.
martial (English): Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike;...
Definitions
- Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike;...
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