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Meaning of field martin in English:

field martin

noun

dialect US

  • A kingbird (genus Tyrannus, family Tyrannidae); especially the widespread eastern kingbird, T. tyrannus, which has a black head, grey back, and white underparts.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), revolutionary politician and president of the United States of America.