mary
English meaning: Mary
Definition
(usually capitalized) A male homosexual.
Example
“Mary read a poem at her sister's wedding.”
Another example: “The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A very common female given name (Mary), notably the mother of Jesus in Christianity ('the Virgin Mary'). Capitalised as a proper noun. The slang sense ('an effeminate man') is dated and offensive; avoid. Neutral register as a name.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'Maria', from Greek 'Mariam', from Hebrew 'Miryam', the name of Moses' sister; biblical era.
Synonyms
- madonna
- virgin mary
- our lady
Related Words
- magdalene
- immaculate
- ann
- scots
- shelley
- jane
- ellen
- lou
- virgin
- frances
Common Collocations
- the virgin mary
- mary magdalene
- bloody mary
- mary and joseph
Word Forms
Mary (proper n); Maries/Marys (pl)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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