Maid Marian

noun

Maid Mar·​i·​an -ˈmer-ē-ən How to pronounce Maid Marian (audio)
: a companion of Robin Hood in some forms of his legend

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Maid Marian was in 1756

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“Maid Marian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maid%20Marian. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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