English Explanatory Dictionary

Saint Mary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.
  2. Synonym of Mary Magdalene, follower of Jesus.
  3. A parish of Antigua and Barbuda.
  4. A parish of Jamaica.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Saint Mary.wav

Word forms

Saint Mary

Etymology

The name of the saint (Jesus's mother) was anglicized as detailed at Mary. The placenames are in honor of, and beseech the intercession of, the saint.

Synonyms

Holy Mary Virgin Mary Mary mother of Jesus Mary Magdalene follower of Jesus

Related words

Hail Mary Marian St Mary's

Derived words

Saint Mary Lake
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