MARSHALL

marshal, marshall

(noun) a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

marshal, marshall

(noun) (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

Marshall, John Marshall

(noun) United States jurist; as chief justice of the Supreme Court he established the principles of United States constitutional law (1755-1835)

Marshall, George Marshall, George Catlett Marshall

(noun) United States general and statesman who as Secretary of State organized the European Recovery Program (1880-1959)

Marshall, E. G. Marshall

(noun) United States actor (1914-1998)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Marshall

An English and Scottish status surname for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.

A unisex given name from surnames, of 19th century and later usage.

A city, the county seat of Searcy County, Arkansas, United States.

A city, the county seat of Clark County, Illinois, United States.

A city, the county seat of Calhoun County, Michigan, United States.

A city, the county seat of Lyon County, Minnesota, United States.

A city, the county seat of Saline County, Missouri, United States.

A town, the county seat of Madison County, North Carolina, United States.

Noun

marshall (plural marshalls)

(US) Alternative spelling of marshal

Source: Wiktionary



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5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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