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martinet
mar·ti·net [ mrt'n ét ] (plural mar·ti·nets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. military disciplinarian: a military officer who demands absolute adherence to military rules and behavior
2. rigid disciplinarian: somebody who imposes strict discipline on others
[Late 17th century. After Jean Martinet (died 1672), French drillmaster]

mar·ti·net·tish adjective
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