Sekirov Dictionary

maudlin

/ˈmɔːd.lɪn/

adjective 3
noun 3
forms 3

adjective3

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Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
- Why, man, you couldn't stand—you made everybody laugh in the Gardens, though you were crying yourself. You were maudlin, Jos. Don't you remember singing a song? — 1847
Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.
(no longer used) Tearful, lachrymose.

noun3

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Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.
- Common Maudlin have somewhat long and narrow leaves, snipped about the edges. — 1653
(no longer used) The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.
(no longer used) A Magdalene house; a brothel.

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