Tell that to the marines, an expression of disbelief, the marines being
regarded by sailors as credulous. [Colloq.]
Ma*rined" (?), a. [Cf. F. mariné.] (Her.) Having the lower part of the
body like a fish. Crabb.
Mar"i*ner (?), n. [F. marinier, LL. marinarius. See Marine.] One whose
occupation is to assist in navigating ships; a seaman or sailor.
Chaucer.
Mariner's compass. See under Compass.
Mar"i*ner*ship, n. Seamanship. [Obs.] Udalt.
Mar`i*no*ra"ma (?), n. [NL., from L. marinus marine + Gr. &?; view.] A
representation of a sea view.
Ma`ri*ol"a*ter (?), n. [See Mariolatry.] One who worships the Virgin
Mary.
Ma`ri*ol"a*try (?), n. [Gr. &?; Mary + &?; worship.] The worship of the
Virgin Mary.
Mar`i*o*nette" (?), n. [F. marionette, prop. a dim. of Marie Mary.] 1.
A puppet moved by strings, as in a puppet show.