marshal: Meaning and Definition of

mar•shal

1. a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Cf.
2. an administrative officer of a U.S. judicial district who performs duties similar to those of a sheriff.
3. a court officer serving processes, attending court, giving personal service to the judges, etc.
4. the chief of a police or fire department in some cities.
5. a police officer in some communities.
6. See
7. a higher officer of a royal household or court.
8. an official charged with the arrangement or regulation of ceremonies, parades, etc.: the marshal of the St. Patrick's Day parade.

1. to arrange in proper order; set out in an orderly manner; arrange clearly: to marshal facts; to marshal one's arguments.
2. to array, as for battle.
3. to usher or lead ceremoniously: Their host marshaled them into the room.
4. to combine (two or more coats of arms) on a single escutcheon.