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Meaning:

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.
  • 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.
  • A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.
  • A sheriff's assistant.
  • rfv-sense The highest ranking piece in the board game Stratego.

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Proper noun:

  • An English surname, a rare spelling of Marshall.
  • male|from=surnames derived from the surname, usually spelled Marshall.

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Verb:

  • by extension to arrange facts etc. in some methodical order
  • to arrange troops etc. in line for inspection or a parade
  • to ceremoniously guide, conduct or usher
  • to gather data for transmission

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