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What does maudlin mean?

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Noun
  1. (obsolete, Christianity) The Magdalene; Mary Magdalene. [14th-16th c.]
  2. (now historical) Either of two aromatic plants, costmary or sweet yarrow. [from 15th c.]
  3. (obsolete) A Magdalene house; a brothel. [17th c.]
Adjective
  1. Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness. [from 17th c.]
  2. Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying. [from 17th c.]
  3. (obsolete) Tearful, lachrymose. [17th-19th c.]
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