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Gilmartin

A gilmartin is a noun that refers to a popular novel written by Robert C. O’Brien, published in 1973, titled "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH". The story follows the adventures of a courageous mouse named Mrs. Frisby, who seeks the help of a group of highly intelligent rats to save her family.

Example sentence: Mrs. Frisby's encounter with the gilmartin forever changed her perspective on the capabilities of rodents.

As an adjective, gilmartin describes something or someone that is local or specific to the town or community.

Example sentence: The small-town bakery sold gilmartin pastries, a specialty known only to the locals.

In another context, gilmartin can be used as a verb, meaning to promote or make something popular.

Example sentence: The marketing team successfully gilmartined the new product, causing it to sell out within hours.

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• Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (novel)
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