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Magian, a. and n.|ˈmeɪdʒɪən|
[f. L. Mag-us + -ian.]
A. adj.
a. Of or pertaining to the Magi.
1716Prideaux O. & N. Test. Connect. i. iv. (1718) 170 Another reformation which he [Zoroaster] made in the Magian religion, was [etc.]. 1796Bp. Watson Apol. Bible 160 Addicted to the magian superstition of two independent Beings. 1875Lightfoot Comm. Coloss. 151 It was then..that the magian system took root in Asia Minor.
b. Magical. (poet. rare.)
1818Keats Endym. iii. 264 Will he..keep me as a chosen food to draw His magian fish through hated fire and flame?
B. n. One of the Magi; a follower of or believer in the Magi; a magician, wizard.
1578Bk. Com. Prayer New Calendar 6 Jan., The Magians as vpon this day..worshipped Christ. 1716Prideaux O. & N. Test. Connect. i. iv. (1718) 174 It is not to be understood that all Magians, that is, all of the sect, were thus learned. 1768–74Tucker Lt. Nat. (1834) II. 471 His star appeared in the East, filling the Magians there with exceeding great joy. 1817Byron Manfred ii. iv. 31 A Magian of great power, and fearful skill! 1861Goldw. Smith Lect. Mod. Hist. 61 It little avails the king to rule the people if the Magian is to rule the king. 1877Outlines Hist. Relig. 165 The Magians were..a pre-Semitic and pre-Aryan priestly tribe in West Asia. |
