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Marshal Definition & Meaning

marshal
noun
  1. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
  2. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
verb
  1. place in proper rank; "marshal the troops"
  2. arrange in logical order; "marshal facts or arguments"
  3. make ready for action or use; "marshal resources"
  4. lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

"Marshal" in song lyrics

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  • "city marshal"
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  • "maeshal v. marshal"
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  • "thurgood marshal"
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Frequently asked questions

What does marshal mean?
a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank place in proper rank; "marshal the troops" arrange in logical order; "marshal facts or arguments" make ready for action or use; "marshal resources" lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
What part of speech is marshal?
Marshal is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does marshal have?
Marshal has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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