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