marshal

Meanings

• noun

  A person who organizes and directs the movements and activities of a group, especially during a military parade or procession.

  - "The marshal led the parade through the town."
  - "The marshal gave the signal for the troops to march."

• noun

  A magistrate or judge having authority within a specified area.

  - "The marshal presided over the court proceedings."
  - "The marshal issued a warrant for the arrest of the suspect."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɑɹʃəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marshal
carol , marble , parole , pauper , rally , sally

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. marshal (Scottish) : a steward or house manager
   

2. marshal (Obsolete) : to manage or arrange
   

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Variants

List of all variants of marshal that leads to same result
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

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Etymology

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Old French marshal, from marche 'march' + haler 'to lead'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'marshal' has its roots in Old French?

2. In some countries, the term 'marshal' is used to refer to the highest rank in the nobility.

3. The first recorded use of the term 'marshal' in English was in the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. military: Marshals are often associated with military organizations and processions.

2. judiciary: Marshals are also associated with the judiciary and preside over courts.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'marshal' is often used to describe a leader or organizer. In art, there are several depictions of marshals leading military parades or presiding over court proceedings. In music, there is a song titled 'Marshal' by the band 'Tool' that uses the term metaphorically to describe overcoming challenges and taking control.

How to Memorize "marshal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person directing a group of people or troops.
   - Visualize a judge presiding over a courtroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'marshal' with leadership and organization.
   - Associate the term 'marshal' with military processions and courts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: M-Many people are R-Relying on A-An effective S-Strategy H-Helmed by a competent M-Marshal.
   - Mnemonic: M-Military M-Marshals M-Manage M-Marching M-Men.

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