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Marion [mar-ee-uh n, mair-] Examples noun
- Francis,the Swamp Fox, 1732?–95, American Revolutionary general.
- a city in central Ohio.
- a city in central Indiana.
- a city in E Iowa.
- a city in S Illinois.
- a male or female given name.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for marion Contemporary Examples of marion
One of the last great rascal pols, Marion Barry left his mark—for good and ill—on Washington, D.C., and the country.
Despite Crack and Graft, D.C. Loved ‘Hizzoner’ Marion Barry
Lloyd Grove
November 23, 2014
Meanwhile, his grandfather was named Marion—also the birth name of John Wayne.
‘Archer’ Season 6 Preview: Cast and Crew on Rebranding and Dropping ISIS
Marlow Stern
October 27, 2014
From H.L. Mencken: The Days Trilogy, Expanded Edition, edited by Marion Elizabeth Rodgers and published by The Library of America.
The Stacks: H.L. Mencken on the 1904 Baltimore Fire
H.L. Mencken
October 4, 2014
Marion Barry, the former four-time mayor of Washington D.C., notorious for being filmed smoking crack, is the archetypal survivor.
Marion Barry: ‘I Did It My Way’
Lloyd Grove
June 23, 2014
Editor’s Note—Marion Barry died around midnight on Nov. 22, 2014 at United Medical Center in Washington.
Marion Barry: ‘I Did It My Way’
Lloyd Grove
June 23, 2014
Historical Examples of marion
As M’Ilraith was now in a strong hold, Marion pursued him no further.
A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion
William Dobein James
Gen. Marion had rallied a troop there, and checked the pursuit.
A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion
William Dobein James
So indeed was Marion Wilbur, and she had enjoyed teaching Gracie.
Isabella Alden
It came in a letter from Mrs. Marion Dennis not long after Gracie’s return.
Isabella Alden
Marion and I are only an intensified instance of what may be done by living together.
William Dean Howells
Word Origin and History for marion Marion
fem. proper name, French, a diminutive of Marie (see Mary).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
