Marshall

[mahr-shuhl]

noun

1. Alfred, 1842–1924, English economist.

2. George C(atlett) 1880–1959, U.S. general and statesman: secretary of state 1947–49; Nobel Peace Prize 1953.

3. John, 1755–1835, U.S. jurist and statesman: chief justice of the U.S. 1801–35.

4. Thomas Riley, 1854–1925, vice president of the U.S. 1913–21.

5. Thurgood 1908–93, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1967–91.

6. a city in NE Texas.

7. a town in central Missouri.

8. a town in SW Minnesota.

9. Also Marshal. a male given name.

Marshall

/ ˈmɑːʃəl /

noun

1. Alfred. 1842–1924, English economist, author of Principles of Economics (1890)

2. George Catlett. 1880–1959, US general and statesman. He was chief of staff of the US army (1939–45) and, as secretary of state (1947–49), he proposed the Marshall Plan (1947), later called the European Recovery Programme: Nobel peace prize 1953

3. John. 1755–1835, US jurist and statesman. As chief justice of the Supreme Court (1801–35), he established the principles of US constitutional law

4. Sir John Ross. 1912–88, New Zealand politician; prime minister (1972)

Example Sentences

His contributions have been key in Marshall going 6-0 entering its Northern League opener against host Eagle Rock on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

The home was leased to his manager, John Marshall, according to the homeowner.

From Los Angeles Times

The two other prominent theories are that Earhart crash-landed on or near the then-Japanese Marshall Islands, or that she made it to Nikumaroro island near Kiribati and died a castaway there.

From BBC

Mr Marshall, from Carluke in South Lanarkshire, was on remand for unpaid fines and breach of the peace charges when he experienced a mental health crisis.

From BBC

Ms Marshall said there is increasing interest in both traditional and higher level apprenticeships, with Workplus experiencing "double" the number of applications from last year.

From BBC

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