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martlet
mart·let [ mrtlət ] (plural mart·lets)


noun 
Definition:
 
bird symbol on coat of arms: on coats of arms, a footless bird used to represent a fourth son
[Early 16th century. < French martelet, alteration of martinet, form of the name Martin]
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