Mary

noun

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

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Maria, from Greek Mariam, Maria, from Hebrew Miryām Miriam

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mary was before the 12th century

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“Mary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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