marshal
n 1: a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in
carrying out the judgments of a court of law [syn: {marshall}]
2: (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank [syn:
{marshall}]
v 1: place in proper rank; of military troops
2: arrange in logical order; "mashal facts or arguments"
3: make ready for action or use; "marshal resources" [syn: {mobilize},
{summon}]
4: lead ceremoniously, as in a procession