Mary

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Mary

noun \ˈmer-ē, ˈma-rē, ˈmā-rē\

Definition of MARY

1
: the mother of Jesus
2
: a sister of Lazarus and Martha and a friend of Jesus

Origin of MARY

Late Latin Maria, from Greek Mariam, Maria, from Hebrew Miryām Miriam
First Known Use: before 12th century

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