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maudlin

maud·lin [ máwdlin ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
sentimental: overly or tearfully sentimental, especially because affected by alcohol

[Early 16th century. Via French Madeleine "Madeleine" < Greek Mariaē Magdalēnē "Mary Magdalene," because she was commonly represented in medieval art weeping in repentance]

maud·lin·ly adverb
maud·lin·ness noun
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