Definition: The Latin word for "Martini" comes from the Italian word for a wine, "mara." The name was originally a derogatory term used against the poor or beggar because it implies they are drunk. Definition: In Old English and medieval French, Martinu means a strong drink in the Middle Ages. However, since the 16th century, martinus is used as an alternative to wine for medicinal purposes, often as a way of reducing pain and fever during childbirth. Martinus is derived from "mart", which literally means "a person of noble birth" or "of good birth." It's often associated with nobles or influential figures in history.