Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who acts as marshal at a court.
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Examples
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It reached a breaking point after a heated argument about his brother Werner's impending court-marshal for treason while serving in the Germany army.
Gershom Scholem Magid, Shaul 2008
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The door opened again, and the court-marshal appeared on the threshold to announce dinner.
Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia F. [Translator] Jordan
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Now come, Champagny, "he said, when the court-marshal had withdrawn;" let us go to work.
Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia F. [Translator] Jordan
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In the court-marshal which was held upon Lord Gambier for his failure to assist Cochrane in the action in the
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But the substance was the same, and, instead of the high court-marshal, it was Talleyrand, the secretary for foreign affairs, who introduced to Josephine the ambassadors, and who called their names.
Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon 1843
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The court-marshal, and the marshals of the three states -- _item_, the ambassadors, and other high officials of foreign princes, &c.
Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania — Volume 2 Wilhelm Meinhold 1824
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The supreme court-marshal followed these, his drawn sword covered with crape, in his hand, the point to the ground.
Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania — Volume 2 Wilhelm Meinhold 1824
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Pomerania; and the supreme court-marshal delivered up the sword, and the chancellor the seals to his Serene Highness, and so this mournful ceremony terminated.
Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania — Volume 2 Wilhelm Meinhold 1824
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Chiroux: Well, this isn't a court-marshal, so the worst thing I face right now is something other than an honorable discharge.
Dandelion Salad 2009
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The military has provided few details of the circumstances surrounding the charges and potential court-marshal of Huertas, a special warfare operator first class.
unknown title BY GIDGET FUENTES AND ANDREW SCUTRO 2009
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