MAUDLIN
maudlin
Noun
- The Magdalene; .
- Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.
- A Magdalene house; a brothel.
Adjective
- Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
- Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.
- Tearful, lachrymose.
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