field marshal

American  

noun

1. an officer of the highest military rank in the British and certain other armies, and of the second highest rank in the French army.

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field marshal British  

noun

1. an officer holding the highest rank in the British and certain other armies

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Etymology

Origin of field marshal

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Field marshal of the Government's forces seeking to break up gang rule by the left-handed method of jailing gangsters for tax evasion, his success would be measured by his ability to dispose of Capone.

From Time Magazine Archive

All the efforts of Field marshal Edwin von Manteuffel, the first governor, to win the confidence of the people failed; the anti-German feeling increased; the party of protestors continued in full numbers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various

Field marshal," said he, "I perceive that I was too late in following your advice.

From The Empire of Russia by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

As soon as she perceived him she called aloud, "Field marshal, it was you, then, who wanted to fight me?"

From The Empire of Russia by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)