mart·let (märt l t)n. 1. See house martin. 2. Heraldry A representation of a bird without feet, used as a crest or bearing to indicate a fourth son. [French martelet, from Martin, Saint Martin of Tours.] |   |
martlet [ˈmɑːtlɪt]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an archaic name for a martin
2. (History / Heraldry) Heraldry a footless bird often found in coats of arms, standing for either a martin or a swallow
[from French martelet, variant of martinet, diminutive of martin]
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