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Magdalen

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magdalen [ˈmægdəlɪn], magdalene [ˈmægdəˌliːn ˌmægdəˈliːnɪ]
n
1. Literary a reformed prostitute
2. Rare a reformatory for prostitutes
[from Mary Magdalene]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Magdalen - a reformed prostitutemagdalen - a reformed prostitute                
evildoer, sinner - a person who sins (without repenting)
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Magdalen [ˈmægdəlɪn] N → Magdalena
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