Marshal
Marshal is a term used in several official titles in various branches of society. As marshals became trusted members of the courts of Medieval Europe, the title grew in reputation. During the last few centuries, it has been used for elevated offices, such as in military rank and civilian law enforcement.
Marshall (noun)
alternative spelling of marshal
Marshal (noun)
A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
Marshal (noun)
A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.
Marshal (noun)
A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.
Marshal (noun)
A federal lawman.
Marshal (verb)
To arrange troops etc. in line for inspection or a parade.
Marshal (verb)
To arrange facts etc. in some methodical order.
Marshal (verb)
To ceremoniously guide, conduct or usher.
Marshal (verb)
To gather data for transmission.
Marshal (noun)
an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries
“Marshal Tito”
Marshal (noun)
a high-ranking officer of state.
Marshal (noun)
a federal or municipal law-enforcement officer.
Marshal (noun)
the head of a police department.
Marshal (noun)
the head of a fire department.
Marshal (noun)
an official responsible for supervising sports events, and for controlling crowds in other public events
“ground marshals joined the referee and touch judges in trying to regain order”
Marshal (noun)
(in the UK) an official accompanying a judge on circuit to act as secretary and personal assistant.
Marshal (verb)
assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order
“the general marshalled his troops”
Marshal (verb)
methodically assemble and arrange (facts, ideas, objects, etc.)
“she is one of those people who can marshal their thoughts quickly and articulate them clearly”
Marshal (verb)
correctly position or arrange (rolling stock).
Marshal (verb)
direct the movement of (an aircraft) on the ground at an airport.
Marshal (verb)
combine (coats of arms) to indicate marriage, descent, or the bearing of office
“the quarters include those appearing on the Warwick Plate, but in addition there is marshalled that of Grey”