maggoty piet

See magpie. Maghrabin, a. and n. Same as Mograbin. Magi, n. Plural of Magus. Magian (mā'ji-an), a. and n. [L. Magus, pl. Magi: see Magus.] I. a. Pertaining to the Magi, the priestly caste of ancient Persia. II. n. A member of the priestly caste of ancient Persia. See Magus , 1. One of the Magians , who, it is to be remembered, are a tribe of the Medes, gave himself out for a brother of Cambyses, expecting thus to be able to count upon the obedience of the Persians as well. Von Ranke , Univ. Hist. (trans.), p. 100. Magianism (mā'ji-an-izm), n. [ Magian + -ism.] The philosophy, doctrines, traditions, and religious practices of the Magi. Magianism was characterized by a religious dualism, supposing an original principle of evil, opposed to the original principle of good. Also Magism .