The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1412 page)

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Madonna
(Ital., ‘my lady’). A Christian designation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary
, common especially in artistic representations.
Madrasa
.
Islamic school, for children, and for adult studies.
Mae chii
(buddhist nuns):
Ma-fa
(in Buddhism, period of decline):
see
MAPP
.
M
gadh
or M
gadhi
.

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