English Explanatory Dictionary

field marshal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In certain nations the highest military rank, ranking below only the commander in chief; now mostly disused, being reserved for wartime or post-wartime use, and having become ceremonial in some countries.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-field marshal.wav

Word forms

field marshal field marshals

Etymology

From field + marshal, calque of German Feldmarschall or its source, Middle French maréchal de camp.

Related words

field-tested in the field generalissimo grand admiral
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