field marshal
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noun
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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Origin of field marshal
First recorded in 1570–80
Words nearby field marshal
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British Dictionary definitions for field marshal
field marshal
noun
an officer holding the highest rank in the British and certain other armies
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