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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