Marshal

See also: marshal

English

Alternative forms

• Marshall

Etymology

From marshal.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɑː(ɹ)ʃəl/

  • Audio (Southern England):

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  Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)ʃəl

Proper noun

Marshal

1. An English and Scottish status surname from Middle English 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.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.