n. (Zool.) A bird. See Martin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From older martern, marter, martre, F. martre, marte, LL. martures (pl.), fr. L. martes; akin to AS. mearð, meard, G. marder, OHG. mardar, Icel. mörðr. Cf. Foumart. ]
v. t. To make smart or spruce; -- usually with up. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
She had to go and smarten herself up somewhat. W. Black. [ 1913 Webster ]