Origin: Latin suffix -al
Marshal has 9 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Verb · Proper Noun
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.
"The new knight bowed deeply to the marshal as he entered the great hall, knowing that this old nobleman once commanded all the army's cavalry for the king."
lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
"The town mayor will marshal the parade participants down Main Street at noon."
To arrange (troops, etc.) in line for inspection or a parade.
"The drill sergeant ordered the recruits to marshal their ranks before the general's arrival."
An English and Scottish status surname, from Middle English for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.
"My neighbor named Marshal always greets us with that distinguished look inherited from his family's old heritage as stewards of royal stables."