Definition of marshal

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Marshal (v. t.) To dispose in due order, as the different quarterings on an escutcheon, or the different crests when several belong to an achievement..

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Dismarshal :: Dismarshal (v. t.) To disarrange; to derange; to put in disorder.
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..
Heraldry :: Heraldry (n.) The art or office of a herald; the art, practice, or science of recording genealogies, and blazoning arms or ensigns armorial; also, of marshaling cavalcades, processions, and public ceremonies..
Submaxillary :: Submarshal (n.) An under or deputy marshal.
Great :: Great (superl.) Holding a chief position; elevated: lofty: eminent; distingushed; foremost; principal; as, great men; the great seal; the great marshal, etc..
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..
Marshaler :: Marshaler (n.) One who marshals.
Marshal :: Marshal (v. t.) To dispose in order; to arrange in a suitable manner; as, to marshal troops or an army..
Marshalsea :: Marshalsea (n.) The court or seat of a marshal; hence, the prison in Southwark, belonging to the marshal of the king's household..
Marshalship :: Marshalship (n.) The office of a marshal.
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) The highest military officer.
Adjustment :: Adjustment (n.) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling..
Baton :: Baton (n.) A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal; the baton of a conductor in musical performances..
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) One who goes before a prince to declare his coming and provide entertainment; a harbinger; a pursuivant.
Archmarshal :: Archmarshal (n.) The grand marshal of the old German empire, a dignity that to the Elector of Saxony..
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) One who regulates rank and order at a feast or any other assembly, directs the order of procession, and the like..
Verge :: Verge (n.) The compass of the court of Marshalsea and the Palace court, within which the lord steward and the marshal of the king's household had special jurisdiction; -- so called from the verge, or staff, which the marshal bore..
Marshaled :: Marshaled (imp. & p. p.) of Marsha.
Knight Marshal :: Knight marshal () An officer in the household of the British sovereign, who has cognizance of transgressions within the royal household and verge, and of contracts made there, a member of the household being one of the parties..
Marshal :: Marshal (n.) An officer of high rank, charged with the arrangement of ceremonies, the conduct of operations, or the like.
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