marshal
Translation
marshal, official, steward
Examples
The fire marshal inspected the building.
The fire marshal inspected the building.
A U.S. Marshal transported the prisoner.
A U.S. Marshal transported the prisoner.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) marshal. A noun referring to an official. The fire marshal inspected the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: officer, official, chief, steward
Etymology
From Old French 'mareschal' (stable master), from Germanic roots for 'horse-servant'.
Memory Tips
A Fire MARSHAL has martial authority to enforce safety rules.