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PROVOST-MARSHALL

\pɹˈɒvɒstmˈɑːʃə͡l], \pɹˈɒvɒstmˈɑːʃə‍l], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_v_ɒ_s_t_m_ˈɑː_ʃ_əl]\

Definitions of PROVOST-MARSHALL

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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An officer of the English army with special powers for enforcing discipline: an officer of the English navy having charge of prisoners.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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