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Among the
more important species are the European beech, or stone, marten
(Mustela foina); the pine marten (M. martes); and the
American marten, or sable (M. Americana), which some
zoölogists consider only a variety of the Russian
sable.

2. The fur of the marten, used for hats,
muffs, etc.

Mar"tern (?), n. (Zoöl.)
Same as Marten. [Obs.]

Mar"-text` (?), n. A blundering
preacher.

Mar"tial (?), a. [F., fr. L.
martialis of or belonging to Mars, the god of war. Cf.
March the month.]

1. Of, pertaining to, or suited for, war;
military; as, martial music; a martial
appearance. "Martial equipage." Milton.

2. Practiced in, or inclined to, war;
warlike; brave.

But peaceful kings, o'er martial people
set,

Each other's poise and counterbalance are.

Dryden.

3. Belonging to war, or to an army and navy;
-- opposed to civil; as, martial law; a court-
martial.

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