marshal
A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States.
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Never underestimate the power of an act of kindness or jelly babies… Spontaneous purchase on my way to marshal at #Parkrun #LoveParkrun
One hour out from Tampa. Show got moved to Zodiac in Ybor on account of fire marshal shutting down the venue in St Pete for those who didn’t hear
Elwood "Tim" Deeg named Grand Marshal of Lancaster County Firefighters Parade columbiaspy.com/2026/05/04/e...
I can’t believe it, Marshal Commander Loverboy, as I live and breathe!
No I checked before I posted that because I also thought that, its only the marshal service.
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A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.
“No I checked before I posted that because I also thought that, its only the marshal service.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(historical) A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
“Never underestimate the power of an act of kindness or jelly babies… Spontaneous purchase on my way to marshal at #Parkrun #LoveParkrun”
— Bluesky· May 2026“One hour out from Tampa. Show got moved to Zodiac in Ybor on account of fire marshal shutting down the venue in St Pete for those who didn’t hear”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Elwood "Tim" Deeg named Grand Marshal of Lancaster County Firefighters Parade columbiaspy.com/2026/05/04/e...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I can’t believe it, Marshal Commander Loverboy, as I live and breathe!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“16. 2nd biggest fave of what?? animal crossing y not. marshal my other favorite”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.
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