MARIOLATRY


Meaning of MARIOLATRY in English

— Mariolater , n. — Mariolatrous , adj.

/mair'ee ol"euh tree/ , n.

1. excessive (and proscribed) veneration of the Virgin Mary, esp. in forms appropriate to God.

2. veneration of women.

[ 1605-15; MARY + -O- + -LATRY ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .