Word of the Day - Martinet

[debodun]

Martinet (noun) - a person that exercises dominance and control over others; a strict disciplinarian.

The father was a martinet because he was constantly ordering his children around the house.

 

[ohioboy]

Maybe Marionette is a word origin of sorts of martinet?

 

[Murrmurr]

Maybe Marionette is a word origin of sorts of martinet?

It's for General Jean Martinet, 17th century French army officer who was very disciplined and strict, the first great drill master of modern times.

 

[RubyK]

In elementary Catholic school many years ago, my siblings and I were taught by martinets who were nuns. Catholic high school was taught by even stricter martinets. (Also nuns)

 

[ohioboy]

It's for General Jean Martinet, 17th century French army officer who was very disciplined and strict, the first great drill master of modern times.

I made the comparison because a marionet has dominance and control over the puppets!

 

[Kaila]

Sometimes an older sibling takes on the role of a martinet over the younger siblings.