Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - martin

 noun  Etymology: probably from Saint Martin  Date: 1589  1. a small Eurasian bird (Delichon urbica) of the swallow family with a forked tail, bluish-black head and back, and white rump and underparts  2. any of various birds (especially genus Progne) of the swallow family other than the Eurasian ~ — compare purple ~ MARTIN  I. biographical name Saint circa 316-397 ~ of Tours patron saint of France  II. biographical name Archer John Porter 1910-2002 British chemist  III. biographical name Glenn Luther 1886-1955 American airplane manufacturer  IV. biographical name Homer Dodge 1836-1897 American painter  V. biographical name Joseph William 1884-1968 American publisher & politician