MAGDALEN


Meaning of MAGDALEN in English

n.1 a reformed prostitute.

2 a home for reformed prostitutes.

Etymology: Mary Magdalene of Magdala in Galilee (Luke 8:2), identified (prob. wrongly) with the sinner of Luke 7:37: f. eccl.L Magdalena f. Gk Magdalene

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.