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Pronunciation: (mär'shul), [key]
n., v., -shaled, -shal•ing or (esp. Brit.) -shalled, -shal•ling.

1. a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Cf. field marshal.
2. an administrative officer of a U.S. judicial district who performs duties similar to those of a sheriff.
3. a court officer serving processes, attending court, giving personal service to the judges, etc.
4. the chief of a police or fire department in some cities.
5. a police officer in some communities.
6. See sky marshal.
7. a higher officer of a royal household or court.

2. to array, as for battle.
3. to usher or lead ceremoniously: Their host marshaled them into the room.
4. Heraldry.to combine (two or more coats of arms) on a single escutcheon.


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