Definition of marshal

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Marshal (n.) The chief officer of arms, whose duty it was, in ancient times, to regulate combats in the lists..

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Marshal :: Marshal (v. t.) To dispose in order; to arrange in a suitable manner; as, to marshal troops or an army..
Parade :: Parade (v. t.) To assemble and form; to marshal; to cause to maneuver or march ceremoniously; as, to parade troops..
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) A ministerial officer, appointed for each judicial district of the United States, to execute the process of the courts of the United States, and perform various duties, similar to those of a sheriff. The name is also sometimes applied to certain police officers of a city..
Parade :: Parade (v. t.) That which is displayed; a show; a spectacle; an imposing procession; the movement of any body marshaled in military order; as, a parade of firemen..
General :: General (a.) One of the chief military officers of a government or country; the commander of an army, of a body of men not less than a brigade. In European armies, the highest military rank next below field marshal..
Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is called the chief, and the lower part the base (see Chiff, and Field.). That side of the escutcheon which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm is called dexter, and the other side sinister..
Earl Marshal :: Earl marshal () An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms..
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) Originally, an officer who had the care of horses; a groom..
Micronesian :: Micronesian (a.) Of or pertaining to Micronesia, a collective designation of the islands in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, embracing the Marshall and Gilbert groups, the Ladrones, the Carolines, etc..
Marshalsea :: Marshalsea (n.) The court or seat of a marshal; hence, the prison in Southwark, belonging to the marshal of the king's household..
Marshaler :: Marshaler (n.) One who marshals.
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) One who goes before a prince to declare his coming and provide entertainment; a harbinger; a pursuivant.
Marshalship :: Marshalship (n.) The office of a marshal.
Marshal :: Marshal (v. t.) To direct, guide, or lead..
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) The highest military officer.
Marshalled :: Marshalled () of Marsha.
Mareschal :: Mareschal (n.) A military officer of high rank; a marshal.
Marshalling :: Marshalling () of Marsha.
Marshaling :: Marshaling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Marsha.
Heretog :: Heretog (n.) The leader or commander of an army; also, a marshal..
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