marshal, marshall (noun)

a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

marshal, marshall (verb)

(in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

marshal (verb)

place in proper rank

"marshal the troops"

marshal (verb)

arrange in logical order

"marshal facts or arguments"

mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon (verb)

make ready for action or use

"marshal resources"

marshal (verb)

lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

Marshal (ProperNoun)

An English surname, a rare spelling of Marshall.

Marshal (ProperNoun)

derived from the surname, usually spelled Marshall.

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 sheriff's assistant.

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

Marshal is a word used in several official titles of 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 ranking and civilian law enforcement.

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. In most countries, the rank of Marshal is the highest Army rank (equivalent to a five-star General of the Army in the United States).