marshal

mar-shal · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A high-ranking military officer, especially in air forces or certain armies.

  2. 2.

    To arrange or assemble in order; to organize effectively.

  3. 3.

    A federal law enforcement officer in the United States responsible for court security and fugitive apprehension.

  4. 4.

    To guide or usher ceremoniously.

  5. 5.

    An official responsible for ceremonies, parades, or other public events.

Forms

plural: marshals

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    marshal one's thoughts — to organize one's thinking
  • •
    field marshal — the highest military rank in some armies
  • •
    fire marshal — official responsible for fire safety

Related words

Antonyms: disperse, scatter
See also: commander, marshals, officer
Synonyms: arrange, commander, officer, organize

Etymology

From Old French mareschal ("stable keeper, commander"), from Frankish marhskalk ("horse servant"), from marh ("horse") + skalk ("servant").