"Mary Ann" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Mary + Ann Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Mary|Ann}} Mary + Ann Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mary Ann
  1. A female given name from Hebrew. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Synonyms: Maryann, Mary Anne
    Sense id: en-Mary_Ann-en-name-O1-5jzaM
  2. (UK, historical) An imaginary character to whom the Sheffield Outrages were attributed. Tags: UK, historical
    Sense id: en-Mary_Ann-en-name-hCFmyK-T Categories (other): British English

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