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marshalAn English word that means to arrange into a particular order as a means of preparation. See data marshalling. marshal 1. (in England) an officer, usually a junior barrister, who accompanies a judge on circuit and performs miscellaneous secretarial duties 2. in the US a. a Federal court officer assigned to a judicial district whose functions are similar to those of a sheriff b. (in some states) the chief police or fire officer 3. (formerly in England) an officer of the royal family or court, esp one in charge of protocol 4. an obsolete word for ostler How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Duke of Norfolk, as earl marshal, drew up a set of guidelines in 1568 for policing the College and the use of its records, and Queen Elizabeth is thought to have expected reform through the commission in which the earl marshalcy was placed on the death of the sixth earl of Shrewsbury in 1590. |
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