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mar·i·an I. \ˈma(a)rēən, ˈmer-, ˈmār-\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Mary I (Mary Tudor) died 1558 Queen of England + English -an, adjective suffix 1. : of or relating to Mary Tudor or her reign (1553-58) < the Marian persecution > < Marian exiles > < the Marian bishops > 2. [Mary (the Virgin Mary), mother of Jesus + English -an, adjective suffix] : of, relating to, or characterized by veneration of the Vrigin Mary < Marian songs > < Marian theology as it affects the question of Christian reunion — British Book News > II. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Mary (the Virgin Mary) + English -an, n. suffix : one who venerates or is devoted to the Virgin Mary |