field marshal
English
Etymology
From field + marshal, after German Feldmarschall or its source, Middle French maréchal de camp.
Noun
field marshal (plural field marshals)
- (military) In certain nations the highest military rank, ranking below only the commander in chief; now essentially disused.
Translations
highest military rank after the commander in chief
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Further reading
field marshal on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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