marshal
nounmasculineformal/mɐɾɨˈʃal/low
ma·re·chal
Definition
A high-ranking military officer, typically the highest rank in some armies; also a ceremonial or administrative title.
The field marshal led the campaign.
He was appointed Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
Common collocations
field marshalair marshalmarshal of the army
Etymology
Do frâncico 'marhskalk' (cavalo + servo), através do francês antigo 'mareschal'.