Definitions

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  • proper noun The personification of France, symbolizing liberty and reason and appearing on French coins, stamps, etc.
  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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French Marianne.

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Examples

  • While sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon.

    Archive 2009-09-01 2009

  • Marianne is black-haired one who is an expert in handling all kinds of firearms.

    Ryoko’s Case File « Undercover 2009

  • While sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon.

    The Lovecraft News Network 2009

  • Fred's mom, Marianne, is also an avocat -- and if her eyes were any greener they'd be avocado vert.

    French Word-A-Day: 2008

  • Fred's mom, Marianne, is also an avocat -- and if her eyes were any greener they'd be avocado vert.

    avocat - French Word-A-Day 2008

  • Fred's mom, Marianne, is also an avocat -- and if her eyes were any greener they'd be avocado vert.

    French Word-A-Day: 2008

  • Dark Space is the first book in Marianne de Pierres 'Sentients of Orion series and the sequel, Chaos Space, is due for release on November 6th 2008.

    Competition: Dark Space & Chaos Space by Marianne de Pierres Mark 2008

  • Marianne is obviously an aggressive lesbian, she'd probably set fire to your car if you rejected her.

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  • From the blurb: Marianne is teetering at the edge of reason.

    Some more sites about books Maxine 2007

  • From the blurb: Marianne is teetering at the edge of reason.

    July 2007 Maxine 2007

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