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Marian

[ mair-ee-uhn mar- ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary.
  2. of or relating to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.


noun

  1. a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.
  2. an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.
  3. a female given name, form of Mary.

Marian

/ ˈmɛərɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus
  2. of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary, Queen of Scots or Mary I of England
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary
  2. a supporter of some other Mary
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Marian1

First recorded in 1600–10; Mary + -an
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Example Sentences

Shipstead unravels parallel narratives, Marian’s and that of another woman whose life is changed by Marian’s story, in glorious detail.

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The bad luck continues when one of the ship’s young survivors, Marian, grows up to become a pilot—only to disappear on the job.

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Ralph isn’t with us anymore, but his family still runs the place, and his wife, Marian, shows up each day for breakfast.

Just before a cloud settled over our camp and limited visibility to about 50 feet, Marian managed to get enough service on her phone to check the forecast.

By now, I bet you’re curious how Robin of Foxley actually performed at Marian’s archery challenge.

Marian Goodman, for example, brought only works by Gerard Richter.

My love affair with the divine, demure, and undeniably sexy Marian Robinson.

When Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, moves to Washington, she'll help redefine the notion of the 'all-American' family.

One plan being discussed is for them to stay in the care of their grandmother, Marian Robinson.

Likewise do not name your dog Marian, Frederick, or Patricia.

Here, therefore, is an undoubted link between the Marian and Elizabethan Churches.

When Marian paused there was a silence as Sylvia tried to pick out of this long speech something to which she could respond.

Marian was altogether obvious; whereas Mrs. Owen felt the barriers of reserve in Sylvia.

Quite naturally she was comparing the slim, dark-eyed girl at her side with Marian Bassett.

"Blackford—he's my brother—is going to Annapolis," said Marian, thus reminded of her brother's aspirations.

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