Marian
of or relating to the Virgin Mary.
of or relating to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.
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
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How to use Marian in a sentence
Shipstead unravels parallel narratives, Marian’s and that of another woman whose life is changed by Marian’s story, in glorious detail.
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.
Ralph isn’t with us anymore, but his family still runs the place, and his wife, Marian, shows up each day for breakfast.
Yes, You Can Stay in a Ski Town for Under $100 a Night | eriley | November 12, 2021 | Outside OnlineJust 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.
Want to Travel in the Backcountry with Small Children? Rent a Llama. | lwhelan | September 17, 2021 | Outside OnlineBy 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.
Will the Obama Kids Stay in Chicago with Grandma? | Scott Horton | November 13, 2008 | THE DAILY BEASTLikewise do not name your dog Marian, Frederick, or Patricia.
10 Ways to Avoid Hipster Baby Names | Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry | October 14, 2008 | THE DAILY BEASTHere, therefore, is an undoubted link between the Marian and Elizabethan Churches.
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3) | Richard BagwellWhen Marian paused there was a silence as Sylvia tried to pick out of this long speech something to which she could respond.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonMarian was altogether obvious; whereas Mrs. Owen felt the barriers of reserve in Sylvia.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonQuite naturally she was comparing the slim, dark-eyed girl at her side with Marian Bassett.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson"Blackford—he's my brother—is going to Annapolis," said Marian, thus reminded of her brother's aspirations.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
British Dictionary definitions for Marian
/ (ˈmɛərɪən) /
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
a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary
a supporter of some other Mary
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