A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.

A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.

A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.

To arrange (troops, etc.) in line for inspection or a parade.

(by extension) To arrange (facts, etc.) in some methodical order.

To ceremoniously guide, conduct or usher.