Marian \Ma"ri*an\, a. Pertaining to the Virgin Mary, or sometimes to Mary, Queen of England, daughter of Henry VIII. [1913 Webster] Of all the Marian martyrs, Mr. Philpot was the best-born gentleman. --Fuller. [1913 Webster] {Maid Marian}. (a) See {Maidmarian} in the Vocabulary. (a) A prominent character in the legend of Robin Hood. [1913 Webster]