English Explanatory Dictionary

Magdalen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Magdalene.
  2. Ellipsis of Magdalen College, Oxford.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Magdalene (“a reformed prostitute”).

Pronunciation

măgʹdə-lĭn /ˈmæɡdəlɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Magdalen (girl).wav môdʹlĭn /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Magdalen (college).wav

Word forms

Magdalen Magdalens

Derived words

Magdalen Green Magdalenite Magdalen-tide Maggers
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