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PRONUNCIATION OF MAID MARIAN

Maid Marian play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAID MARIAN

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Maid Marian is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAID MARIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Maid Marian

Maid Marian

Maid Marian is the love interest of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood in English folklore. Maid Marian was in origin a "shepherdess" figure associated with May Day. Her character may also have been influenced by the image of the Virgin Mary. Her role as the love interest of Robin Hood dates to the 16th century.

Definition of Maid Marian in the English dictionary

The definition of Maid Marian in the dictionary is a character in morris dancing, played by a man dressed as a woman. Other definition of Maid Marian is the sweetheart of Robin Hood.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAID MARIAN

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Mahratta
Mahratti
mahseer
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Mahy
mahzor
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mai mai
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Maia

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAID MARIAN

agrarian
antiquarian
assistant librarian
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barbarian
Bavarian
Brian
Bulgarian
centenarian
humanitarian
Hungarian
libertarian
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Marian
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sectarian
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Synonyms and antonyms of Maid Marian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Maid Marian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAID MARIAN

Find out the translation of Maid Marian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Maid Marian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Maid Marian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

女仆玛丽安
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Maid Marian
570 millions of speakers

English

Maid Marian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नौकरानी मैरिएन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

خادمة ماريان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Maid Marian
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Maid Marian
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাসী মেরিয়ান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maid Marian
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembantu Marian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Maid Marian
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メイドマリアン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가정부 마리아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prawan Marian
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Maid Marian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பணி பெண் மரியான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅड मेरीयन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hizmetçi Marian
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Maid Marian
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Maid Marian
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Maid Marian
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Maid Marian
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Maid Marian
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Maid Marian
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Maid Marian
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

maid Marian
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Maid Marian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAID MARIAN»

The term «Maid Marian» is regularly used and occupies the 68.030 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAID MARIAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Maid Marian» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Maid Marian» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Maid Marian

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAID MARIAN»

Discover the use of Maid Marian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Maid Marian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Maid Marian: A Novel
Widowed under mysterious circumstances at a very young age, orphan Marian Fitzwater becomes a ward of the crusading King Richard and seeks the help of outlaw Robin Hood to escape the formidable Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, who would make ...
Elsa Watson, 2005
2
Maid Marian
Looking for an alternate take on the classic tale of Robin Hood? Dive into this satirical version told from the perspective of Maid Marian.
Thomas Love Peacock, 2011
3
Hawksmaid: The Untold Story of Robin Hood and Maid Marian
You thought that you knew the legend, but this is the untold story. Bestselling author Kathryn Lasky soars to magnificent new heights here, giving us a bold tale of bravery and romance.
Kathryn Lasky, 2010
4
Maid Marian, the Forest Queen, Being a Companion to "Robin ...
Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past.
J. H. Stocqueler, 2011
5
Bound By Honor: An Erotic Novel of Maid Marian
From the acclaimed author of Master comes the tale of a woman of legend, caught in a dark forest of intrigue, desire, and lust.
Colette Gale, 2009
6
The Birth of Popular Culture: Ben Jonson, Maid Marian, and ...
While focusing on Jonson, this work will have much wider appeal, especially to literary theorists.
Thomas Wilson Hayes, 1992
7
Images of Robin Hood: Medieval to Modern
for Little John in a genre that had previously showcased a more familiar male- dominated cast and plot? Ultimately, I hope to locate the 1901 Maid Marian within the history of gender constructions of the Robin Hood legend's principal female ...
Lois Potter, Joshua Calhoun, 2008
8
Maid Marian and Her Merry Men
The peasants in Worksop village are persecuted by the Sheriff of Nottingham and his men.
Amanda Robinson, Tony Robinson, 1992
9
The History of Morris Dancing, 1458-1750
There's no more faith in thee than in a stewed prune, nor no more truth in thee than in a drawn fox - and for womanhood, Maid Marian may be the deputy's wife of the ward to thee. (1 Henry IV, IH.iii.l 14-19) That is, Maid Marian was neither a ...
John Forrest, 1999
10
The Foresters: Robin Hood and Maid Marian
Daly, who had met Arthur Sullivan in California, asked him to write the music and Sullivan composed the nine short numbers which comprise the score.Sullivan probably undertook the work out of regard for Tennyson rather than any real ...
Alfred Tennyson, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAID MARIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Maid Marian is used in the context of the following news items.
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Classy champagne bar to launch in Nottingham - Minuteman Press UK
'The Bear and Lace' as the bar will be known, will be located on Maid Marian Way, occupying two storeys, and will offer numerous hand-picked ... «Minuteman Press, Jul 15»
2
Men in tights and more at Sherwood Robin Hood Festival (photos …
... and Nottingham, England, live entertainment on three stages, medieval re-enactments, Maid Marian's Court, Robin Hood and his merry men, ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
3
Harrogate panto legend joins 'merry kids' in Robin Hood
The fact Who Shot the Sheriff - A Tale of Robin Hood and Maid Marian is all original says Harrogate wants to be on the leading edge of youth ... «Wetherby Today, Jul 15»
4
Robin Hood Festival: Vote for your favourite act at Sherwood's Got …
"On the Tuesday, we'll have the Sherwood Wedding Trail, where we will follow events leading up to Maid Marian on the verge of being married ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
5
Classic story with a twist at live theatre restaurant
It's very much a humorous take on the Robin Hood story with all the traditional characters like Robin, Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and the Sheriff of ... «The Queensland Times, Jul 15»
6
Dunkirk veterans recall the local heroes of 1940 evacuation
One was the 40ft lugger Maid Marian, built at Portmellon, near Mevagissey, for a local fishing family, and the other was Caronia, a 40ft auxillary ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
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Robin Hood steps into the modern world for new play at Theatre Royal
This includes Adam Morris as the Sheriff, who previously starred in the children's TV series Maid Marian and her Merry Men, and new stage ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
8
Robin Hood rides to Muncaster
Boys and girls are invited to dress up in their best Sherwood Forest finery, from Maid Marian to the Sheriff of Nottingham and Friar Tuck. «The Westmorland Gazette, Jul 15»
9
Robin Hood Festival coming July 18-19
The coronation for the 2015 Maid Marian Court was held May 4 at the Sherwood Public Library. Maid Marian 2015 is Madeleine LeCorre. «Portland Tribune, Jul 15»
10
PCSO faces jail after having sexual relationship with schoolgirl, 15
Care worker Vikki Taylor, 24, of Maid Marian Way, New Ollerton, said: "If you cannot rely on the police, who can you trust? "For a parent, it is ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Maid Marian [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/maid-marian>. May 2024 ».
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