earl marshal

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Definition of earl marshal in English English dictionary

An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war

an officer of the English peerage who organizes royal processions and other ceremonies

The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms

Related Terms

earlmarshal

{n} a manager of military solemnities

Hyphenation

earl mar·shal

Turkish pronunciation

ırl märşıl

Pronunciation

/ˈərl ˈmärsʜəl/ /ˈɜrl ˈmɑːrʃəl/