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The definition of marshal
11 Definitions of: marshal
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- noun, (in some armies and air forces) an officer of the highest rank
- noun, (in England) an officer, usually a junior barrister, who accompanies a judge on circuit and performs miscellaneous secretarial duties
- noun, a) a Federal court officer assigned to a judicial district whose functions are similar to those of a sheriff b) (in some states) the chief police or fire officer
- noun, an officer who organizes or conducts ceremonies, parades, etc
- noun, Also called: knight marshal (formerly in England) an officer of the royal family or court, esp one in charge of protocol
- noun, an obsolete word for ostler
- verb, to arrange in order
- verb, to assemble and organize (troops, vehicles, etc) prior to onward movement
- verb, to arrange (assets, mortgages, etc) in order of priority
- verb, to guide or lead, esp in a ceremonious way
- verb, to combine (two or more coats of arms) on one shield
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