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Maudlin

/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/

The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

📖 Definitions of "Maudlin"

noun
  1. 1

    The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.

  2. 2

    Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.

  3. 3

    A Magdalene house; a brothel.

adjective
  1. 1

    Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.

  2. 2

    Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.

  3. 3

    Tearful, lachrymose.

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