Maudlin

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Gender Feminine
Usage Medieval English, English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. MAWD-lin(Middle English, English) Maw-da-linn(Middle English, English)  [key]
Other Forms FormsMaudelen, Maudelin, Maudelyn, Maudlen, Maudlyn

Meaning & History

Medieval English vernacular form of Magdalene via the French Madeleine.

The English word maudlin in its meaning "sentimental; emotional; weeping" is actually derived from this name as Mary Magdalene was often portrayed as weeping.
Added 3/19/2006 by sam
Edited 5/19/2018 by Frollein Gladys and Piccadilly