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magdalen

/ˈmæɡdələn/

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What does magdalen mean?

noun

  1. Alternative form of Magdalene (“a reformed prostitute”).

proper noun

  1. A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Magdalene.
  2. (informal) Ellipsis of Magdalen College, Oxford.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈmæɡdələn/

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Captain Fitz Roy determined to leave the Strait of Magellan by the Magdalen Channel, which had not long been discovered.
Charles DarwinThe Voyage of the BeagleProject Gutenberg ebook #944
The Magdalen Hospital was also established in a great measure through Mr. Hanway’s exertions.
Samuel SmilesSelf Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and PerseveranceProject Gutenberg ebook #935
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At Winchester College--where minstrels were often employed--and Magdalen College the same practice was followed.
Ernest Albert SavageOld English libraries : $b the making, collection, and use of books during the Middle AgesProject Gutenberg ebook #1615
He little thought that the Magdalen might be at his side.
Thomas HardyTess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure WomanProject Gutenberg ebook #110
Christ, it is manifest, was of the modern faith in these matters, he welcomed the Magdalen, neither would he condemn the woman taken in adultery.
H. G. (Herbert George) WellsGod, the Invisible KingProject Gutenberg ebook #1046