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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Syriac ܡܵܪܝ (“mār”, literally “My lord”). The original, Classical meaning of “My lord” is not felt and this word is only used as a title for saints. Corresponds to ܡܵܪܝܼ mārī, “My lord”.
Pronunciation
Noun
ܡܵܪܝ • (mār) m (feminine ܡܵܪܬܝ (mārt))
- a title for holy men and certain ordained ranks used before their name
- ܡܵܪܝ ܡܝܼܟ݂ܵܐܹܝܠ ― mār mīḵāˀēl ― Saint Michael (literally, “My lord Michael”)
- ܡܵܪܝ ܓܹܝܘܲܪܓܝܼܣ ܩܲܕܝܼܫܵܐ ― mār gēwargīs qadīšā ― Saint George (literally, “My lord George the Saint”)
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