Mär'tel, v. t.

v. t. [Fr. marteler, Pr. & Pg. martellar, Sp. martillar, It. martellare, L. Lat. martelare, fr. Fr. martel, marteau, Pr. martell, Pg. & It. martello, Sp. martillo, from Lat. martulus, marculus, dim. of marcus, hammer.] To strike. [Obs.] Spenser.