MAUDLIN

maudlin

Noun

  1. The Magdalene; .
  2. Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.
  3. A Magdalene house; a brothel.

Adjective

  1. Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
  2. Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.
  3. Tearful, lachrymose.


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