maudlin

  1. Noun.  (obsolete, Christianity) The Magdalene; (w, Mary Magdalene) . (defdate, 14th-16th c.) .
  2. Noun.  (context, botany) Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) A Magdalene house; a brothel. (defdate, 17th c.) .
  4. Adjective.  (obsolete) Tearful, lachrymose. (defdate, 17th-19th c.) .
  5. Adjective.  Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
  6. Adjective.  Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. (defdate, from 17th c.) .

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