The head of the military police. An officer appointed to take charge of prisoners at a court-martial, and to carry the sentences into execution. The executive and summary police in war.
·noun The keeper of a prison. II. Provost ·noun A person who is appointed to superintend, or presid...
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·vt To direct, guide, or lead. II. Marshal ·noun The highest military officer. III. Marshal ·noun ...
·- An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of...
·- An officer in the household of the British sovereign, who has cognizance of transgressions within...
The highest rank in the British army. ...
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