Synonyms for magdalen


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mag-duh-leen, -luh n, mag-duh-lee-nee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæg dəˌlin, -lən, ˌmæg dəˈli ni


Définition of magdalen

Origin :
  • "reformed prostitute," 1690s, so called for Mary Magdalene, disciple of Christ (Luke viii:2), who often is identified with the penitent woman in Luke vii:37-50. See Magdalene.
  • As in prodigal son : noun forgiven child
Example sentences :
  • You, at all events, my Olivia, can never become a Carmelite or a Magdalen.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He completed his education at Queen's and Magdalen colleges, Oxford.
  • Extract from : « Graded Poetry: Second Year » by Various
  • He had painted a Magdalen, which was really wonderfully beautiful.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • In the middle of Magdalen Bridge we met a woman with a child in her arms.
  • Extract from : « Oxford » by Andrew Lang
  • Fellowships were then sold, at Magdalen and New, when they were not given by favour.
  • Extract from : « Oxford » by Andrew Lang
  • Stones, for the primitive warfare of the time, were transported to the top of Magdalen tower.
  • Extract from : « Oxford » by Andrew Lang
  • It was just the same with the other Magdalen tower at Taunton till its rebuilding.
  • Extract from : « Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine » by Edward A. Freeman
  • I think I have been delirious ever since that day I saw you first, Magdalen.
  • Extract from : « Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • You see I have come back in spite of your command, Magdalen.
  • Extract from : « Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • Magdalen Crawford, the fisherman's niece, is no companion for you.
  • Extract from : « Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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