Mareschal
/ˈmɛr.ʃəl/noun
A historical spelling of marshal, a high-ranking military officer or ceremonial official.
Did you know?Its ancient roots point to a Germanic compound meaning “horse servant,” and the title climbed from stable duty to military command in medieval Europe.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*marhaz
“horse”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*skalkaz
“servant, slave”
Old High German
OHG
marahscalc
“horse servant, groom”
Old French
OF
mareschal
“marshal; master of the horse, high officer”
Middle English
English
mareschal
“marshal; a high-ranking officer or court official”
Modern English
English
marshal
“a military officer or ceremonial official”