magdalen

magdalen
or magdalene noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Mary Magdalen or Magdalene woman healed by Jesus of evil spirits (Luke 8:2), considered identical with a reformed prostitute (Lk 7:36-50) Date: 1697 1. a reformed prostitute 2. a house of refuge or reformatory for prostitutes

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  • Magdalen — Mag da*len, n. [From Mary Magdalene, traditionally reported to have been the repentant sinner forgiven by Christ. See Luke vii. 36.] A reformed prostitute. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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