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[ mair -ee-uh n or, for 5 , mar - ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈmɛər i ən or, for 5 , ˈmær- / PHONETIC RESPELLING
adjective of or relating to the Virgin Mary.
of or relating to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.
noun a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.
an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.
a female given name, form of Mary.
Origin of Marian First recorded in 1600–10; Mary + -an
Words nearby Marian Maria de Medici, mariage blanc, mariage de convenance, marialite, Maria Luisa, Marian , Mariana Islands, Marianao, Marianas Trench, Mariana Trench, Marianism
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Example sentences from the Web for Marian Marian Goodman, for example, brought only works by Gerard Richter.
Re-Framing the Art Market | Judith H. Dobrzynski| February 23, 2009| DAILY BEAST
My love affair with the divine, demure, and undeniably sexy Marian Robinson.
Hail to the First Granny | Mo Rocca| January 24, 2009| DAILY BEAST
When Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, moves to Washington, she'll help redefine the notion of the 'all-American' family.
Grandma-in-Chief | Patricia J. Williams| November 26, 2008| DAILY BEAST
One plan being discussed is for them to stay in the care of their grandmother, Marian Robinson.
Will the Obama Kids Stay in Chicago with Grandma? | Scott Horton| November 13, 2008| DAILY BEAST
Likewise do not name your dog Marian , Frederick, or Patricia.
10 Ways to Avoid Hipster Baby Names | Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry| October 14, 2008| DAILY BEAST
"If Marian plays on the team with you girls, then look out," further advised Alicia.
Jane Allen: Right Guard | Edith Bancroft
I think it is your pretty little blossom, Marian , that has opened my wounds this afternoon, for I--I once had a daughter myself.
Grif | B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
Impressed in a way she did not understand, Marian at once obeyed, and rejoined her mother in the parlour.
New Grub Street | George Gissing
Mr. Whippleton and old Peter took both the tenders, and visited the Florina, leaving Marian and myself alone again.
Desk and Debit | Oliver Optic
This she had done solely to appease Marian Barber's wounded pride.
Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School | Jessie Graham Flower
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British Dictionary definitions for Marian adjective of or relating to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus
of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary, Queen of Scots or Mary I of England
noun a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary
a supporter of some other Mary
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