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Marian - What does it mean?

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marian

English

Etymology 1

A variant of Marion, a medieval diminutive of Mary, often also interpreted as a contraction of Mary and Ann, or as a variant of Mariana.

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • .
  • * : Act III, Scene III:
    • There's no more faith in thee than in a steward prune, nor no more truth in thee than in a drawn fox; and for womanhood, Maid Marian may be the deputy's wife of the ward to thee.
    Related terms
    * Marianne

    Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (Christianity) Of, or relating to the cult of the Virgin Mary
    • a Marian apparition
    Marian devotions

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (historical) One of the Scots who remained loyal to in the disputes following her deposition.

    • Etymology 3

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to (Gaius Marius), Ancient Roman general and statesman.
    • Marian reform
  • Of or relating to the Mari people.
    • the famous Marian diviner, Asqudum
    English eponyms

    Anagrams

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    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.