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- DictionaryMar·shal/ˈmärSHəl/
noun
- 1. an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries, including France: "Marshal Tito"
- 2. a federal or municipal law officer. US
verb
- 1. arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order: "the general marshaled his troops"
- 2. combine (coats of arms) to indicate marriage, descent, or the bearing of office.
marshal meaning: 1. someone who helps to organize or control a large public event: 2. an important officer in…. Learn more.
What does the noun marshal mean? There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun marshal, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. marshal has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
n. [ countable] Government an administrative officer of a U.S. court with duties similar to a sheriff's. Government the chief of a police or fire department. an official who leads special ceremonies, as a parade. Military an army officer of the highest rank, as in France. v. [ ~ + object] to arrange in proper or effective order: to marshal facts.
Definition of marshal verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
1. a. : a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces. b. : a person who arranges and directs the ceremonial aspects of a gathering. a parade marshal. 2. a. : field marshal. b. : a general officer of the highest military rank. 3. a.
Definitions. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. noun A military officer of the highest rank in some countries. noun A field marshal. noun An officer of the courts of the United States who performs various duties such as protecting judges, transporting prisoners, and apprehending fugitives.
