magdalen
magdalene (ˈmæɡdəˌliːn, ˌmæɡdəˈliːnɪ)
/ (ˈmæɡdəlɪn) /
literary a reformed prostitute
rare a reformatory for prostitutes
Origin of magdalen
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How to use magdalen in a sentence
The magdalen, in the days of her sin, is acted by a girl chosen for her beauty, but not for her character.
Spanish Life in Town and Country | L. Higgin and Eugne E. StreetMarched at seven o'clock; passed, on the west side of the river, the mountains of magdalen, and the Black mountains on the east.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3) | Elliott CouesThat passionate and dreadful picture of St. Mary magdalen covered by her hair as with a robe of red gold, does it move us at all?
Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa | Edward HuttonAnd sure enough next week the bell was seen once more hanging in the gable of St. Mary magdalen's chapel as of yore.
Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents and Strange Events | S. Baring-GouldOne of the fellows of magdalen is always obliged to mount guard over visitors to the library.
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