Marianism
/ˈmɛːrɪənɪz(ə)m/noun
Particular or excessive veneration of the Virgin Mary. Occasionally depreciative : a religious system based on this.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Marian + -ism. Compare French marianisme.
- layaway
- layback
- lay brother
- lay-by
- lay claim to
- laydee
- lay down (one's) arms
- lay down one's arms (or weapons)
- lay down one's life
- lay down the law
- layer
- layer cake
- layer cut
- layer dressing
- layering
- layer-out
- layette
- lay eyes on
- lay figure
- lay hands on (also lay or put one's hands on)
- lay hold of (or on)
- lay into
- lay it on the line
- layman
- lay off