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knight marshal


Meanings
  • noun

    A high-ranking military officer in charge of a division or regiment of knights.

    - "The knight marshal led his troops into battle."
    - "Under the command of the knight marshal, the knights were ready to defend the kingdom."

Rhymes
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marshal , parcel , gallant , gallore , gallorey , gallantry , gallantry , galloree , gallorey , gallantree
Variants
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marshal , marshalcies , marshalcy , marshall , marshalls , marshals , marshalship , marshalships , marshaled , marshaling , marshalled , marshalling , marshal of the Royal Air Force , marshals of the Royal Air Force , air chief marshal , air chief marshals , air marshal , air marshals , air vice-marshal , air vice-marshals , earl marshal , earl marshals , earls marshal , earls marshals , field marshal , field marshals , grand marshal , grand marshals , provost marshal , provost marshals
Etymology
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Originally, a knight marshal was a marshal of knights, a military officer in charge of a body of knights. The term comes from the Old French word 'marshal', meaning 'horse soldier', and 'chevalier', meaning 'knight'.


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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'knight marshal' was in the 13th century.

  2. In some European countries, the title of knight marshal was hereditary, meaning it was passed down from one generation to the next.


Related Concepts
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  1. Marshal: A military officer of high rank, responsible for the administration and discipline of a military force.

  2. Knight: A person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other head of state for valor or other meritorious achievements.


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In medieval Europe, a knight marshal was a high-ranking military officer who commanded a division or regiment of knights. They played a crucial role in military strategy and were responsible for the training, organization, and discipline of their knights. Knight marshals were often close advisors to monarchs and were influential figures in the courts of Europe.

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