field marshal

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Etymology

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From field +‎ marshal, calque of German Feldmarschall or its source, Middle French maréchal de camp.

Noun

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field marshal (plural field marshals)

  1. (military) In certain nations the highest military rank, ranking below only the commander in chief; now essentially disused.

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