Marshal

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈmɑː(ɹ)ʃəl//

An English and Scottish status surname from Middle English for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.

proper noun

1
An English and Scottish status surname from Middle English for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.
2
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.

Etymology

From marshal.

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Marshal · An English and Scottish status surname from Middle English for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational…

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