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Marian
Marian [ máiri ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of Virgin Mary: relating to, characteristic of, or devoted to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
2. of Queen Mary: relating to any Mary other than the Virgin Mary, especially Mary, Queen of Scots or Queen Mary I of England


noun  (plural Marians)
Definition:
 
devotee of Virgin Mary: a Christian who is especially devoted to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
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