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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marschall, Marishall, Marchall, a. [e.m.E. (16–18th c.) marshal(l, varr. of Martial a. assimilated to, and appar. regarded as connected with, Marschal(ln.] Martial, military (deeds, court, law). —1513 Doug. xi. xvii. 74.
Dedis marciall [E. marschall] 1658 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 146.
The collonell vndertooke that he should cause try the man aither befor the circuit court or the marishall court 1670 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. III. 657.
At quhich tyme it was laufull to him by the marchall law to have killed any invaders
