Definition of MARTLET

martlet

Plural: martlets

Noun

  • A small bird, specifically a martin, often used in heraldry.
  • A bird, the martin.
  • A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.

Examples

  • He managed to squeeze MARTLET onto a triple letter score, flying high in points.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English martilet, probably a blend of martinet (“martin”; from Middle French martinet and Medieval Latin martineta) and Middle French merlet.

Synonyms

merlion

Scrabble Score: 9

martlet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
martlet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
martlet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

martlet: valid Words With Friends Word