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marshalship

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The position or role of a marshal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: marshalcy

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the post of marshall

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English marshal Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English marshalship From marshal + -ship.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: maréchalat — the position or role of a marshal
  • Italian: maresciallato — the position or role of a marshal
  • Russian: ма́ршальство (máršalʹstvo) — the position or role of a marshal