(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:04:08

Mar"tel (?), 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.

[Obs.]

Spenser.

 

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