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.

Origin of field marshal

First recorded in 1570–80

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Related Words for field marshal

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Historical Examples of field marshal

"Let him come in, then," said the Field-Marshal, abruptly; and the officer retired.
The Daltons, Volume II (of II)
Charles James Lever
Of course they were, or Uncle Stephen would not now be a field-marshal.
The Daltons, Volume II (of II)
Charles James Lever
"You 'll find, at least, that the Field-Marshal will be of my opinion," continued she.
The Daltons, Volume II (of II)
Charles James Lever
When exposed to public view, it has the honours of field-marshal accorded to it.
The Philippine Islands
John Foreman
Glory and the field-marshal's baton, after fifty-one years of hard work!
How to Succeed
Orison Swett Marden

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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