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marshaling

mar·shal
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahr-shuh l]
    • /ˈmɑr ʃəl/
    • /ˈmɑː.ʃəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahr-shuh l]
    • /ˈmɑr ʃəl/

Definitions of marshaling word

  • noun marshaling a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal. 1
  • noun marshaling an administrative officer of a U.S. judicial district who performs duties similar to those of a sheriff. 1
  • noun marshaling a court officer serving processes, attending court, giving personal service to the judges, etc. 1
  • noun marshaling the chief of a police or fire department in some cities. 1
  • noun marshaling a police officer in some communities. 1
  • noun marshaling sky marshal. 1

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Origin of marshaling

First appearance:

before 1225
One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English marshal, syncopated variant of mareschal < Old French < Germanic; compare Old High German marahscalh groom, equivalent to marah horse (see mare1) + scalh servant, cognate with Old English scealc

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Parts of speech for Marshaling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

marshaling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

marshaling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for marshaling

noun marshaling

  • roundup — the driving together of cattle, horses, etc., for inspection, branding, shipping to market, or the like, as in the western U.S.

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