magdalen

noun, mag·da·len often capitalized \ˈmag-də-lən\

Definition of MAGDALEN

: a reformed prostitute

: a house of refuge or reformatory for prostitutes

mag·da·len or mag·da·lene \-ˌlēn\

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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