marshal (n.)

  1. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

    [ Syn: marshall ]

  2. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

    [ Syn: marshall ]

    marshal (v.)

  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

    [ Syn: mobilize , mobilise , summon ]

  4. lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

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