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magdalen
noun, mag·da·len often capitalized \ˈmag-də-lən\
Definition of MAGDALEN
1
: a reformed prostitute
2
: a house of refuge or reformatory for prostitutes
Variants of MAGDALEN
mag·da·len or mag·da·lene \-ˌlēn\
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Origin of MAGDALEN
Mary Magdalen or Magdalene woman healed by Jesus of evil spirits (Luke 8:2), considered identical with a reformed prostitute (Luke 7:36–50)
First Known Use: 1697
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