n. 1 a reformed prostitute. 2 a home for reformed prostitutes. [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]
MAGDALEN
Meaning of MAGDALEN in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012