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Nov 28, 2009
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Mar•i•an



Pronunciation: (mâr'ē-un or, for 5, mar'-), [key]
—adj.
1. of or pertaining to the Virgin Mary.
2. of or pertaining to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.

—n.
1. a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.
2. an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.
3. a female given name, form of Mary.

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