maudlin
(obsolete, Christianity) The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.
(historical) Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow.
(obsolete) A Magdalene house; a brothel.
Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
Why, man, you couldn't stand—you made everybody laugh in the Gardens, though you were crying yourself. You were maudlin, Jos. Don't you remember singing a song?
Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.
(obsolete) Tearful, lachrymose.
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