MAUDLIN


Meaning of MAUDLIN in English

[ 'mɔ:dlɪn ]

■ adjective self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental.

Origin

ME (denoting Mary Magdalen): from OFr. Madeleine , from eccles. L. Magdalena ; the current sense derives from images of Mary Magdalen weeping.

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