maudlin
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Synonyms: maulin
Antonyms: maulin
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Noun
- {{lb|en|obsolete|Christianity}} The [[Magdalene]]; {{w|Mary Magdalene}}. {{defdate|14th|16th c.}}
- {{lb|en|historical}} Either of two [[aromatic]] plants, [[costmary]] or [[sweet yarrow]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
- {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[Magdalene house]]; a [[brothel]]. {{defdate|17th c.}}
Adjective
- [[affectionate|Affectionate]] or [[sentimental]] in an [[effusive]], [[tearful]], or [[foolish]] manner, especially because of [[drunkenness]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
- [[extravagantly|Extravagantly]] or [[excessively]] [[sentimental]]; [[mawkish]], [[self-pitying]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
- {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[tearful|Tearful]], [[lachrymose]]. {{defdate|17th|19th c.}}
Proper noun
- {{surname|en|from=matronymics}}.
- {{alt form|en|Magdalen||Magdalen College, Oxford}}.
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