foumart en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfuːmə(ɹ)t/
- /ˈfuːmɑː(ɹ)t/
Etymology
From Middle English fulmard, from Old English fūl (“foul”) + mearþ (“marten”), in reference to its offensive smell.
Meanings
- (Scotland) A European polecat; a member of the Mustelidae family.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| foumarts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| fullmart | alternative | lexicographic | |
| foulmart | alternative | lexicographic |