A Quick and Simple Dictionary

Marshal

1. Proper noun.  An English surname, a rare spelling of Marshall.
2. Proper noun.  (given name, male) derived from the surname, usually spelled Marshall.
3. Noun.  A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
4. Noun.  A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.
5. Noun.  A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.
6. Noun.  A sheriff's assistant.
7. Verb.  to arrange troops etc. in line for inspection or a parade.
8. Verb.  (by extension) to arrange facts etc. in some methodical order.
9. Verb.  to ceremoniously guide, conduct or usher.
10. Verb.  to gather data for transmission.