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Marian

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Mar·i·an 1  (mâr-n, mr-)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the Virgin Mary, her cult, or her theology.
2. Of or relating to Mary I of England or Mary Queen of Scots.
Mar·i·an 2  (mâr-n, mr-)
adj.
Of or relating to Gaius Marius: the Marian reforms of the legions.
Marian [ˈmɛərɪən]
adj
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) of or relating to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus
2. (Historical Terms) of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary Queen of Scots (1542-87; queen 1542-67) or Mary I of England (1516-58; queen 1553-58)
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary
2. (Historical Terms) a supporter of some other Mary
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Adj.1.Marian - of or relating to or venerating the Virgin MaryMarian - of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
Translations
Marian [ˈmɛərɪən] ADJ → mariano
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