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Marshall
MAH-shuhl
Marshall (name) means an English surname and given name, originally an occupational name for someone who cared for horses; also a military rank. Example: “Marshall served as a general before entering politics.”
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An English surname and given name, originally an occupational name for someone who cared for horses; also a military rank.
"Marshall served as a general before entering politics."
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Etymology
From Old French "mareschal," originally meaning "one who tends horses."
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What does “Marshall” mean?
The word “Marshall” means an English surname and given name, originally an occupational name for someone who cared for horses; also a military rank.
How do you pronounce “Marshall”?
“Marshall” is pronounced MAH-shuhl (/ˈmɑɹʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marshall” in a sentence?
Here is “Marshall” used in a sentence: “Marshall served as a general before entering politics.”
What part of speech is “Marshall”?
“Marshall” is a name.
Where does the word “Marshall” come from?
The word “Marshall” comes from Old French. From Old French "mareschal," originally meaning "one who tends horses.".
Is “Marshall” a common word?
“Marshall” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "marshall" and "marshal"?
Marshal with one l is the standard spelling for the official or military rank and for the verb meaning to gather or arrange, as in "fire marshal" or "marshal the troops." Marshall with two l's is chiefly used as a surname or given name.
Is Marshall a first name or a surname?
Marshall is used as both a surname and a given name. It began as an occupational surname for someone who cared for horses and also names a military rank.
Where does the surname Marshall come from?
The surname Marshall comes from an occupational name for someone who cared for horses. Over time it became established as both a family name and a personal name.
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