Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—M

Maudlin

Stupidly sentimental. Maudlin drunk is the drunkenness which is sentimental and inclined to tears. Maudlin slip-slop is sentimental chitchat. The word is derived from Mary Magdalen, who is drawn by ancient painters with a lackadaisical face, and eyes swollen with weeping.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Maugis
Matthias
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Maudlin from Fact Monster:

  • Michael Joseph Jackson - Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson, Michael Joseph, 1958–, American performer, b. Gary, Ind. ...
  • Tony Blair - Tony Blair (Anthony Charles Lynton Blair) British prime minister Born: 5/6/1953 Birthplace: ...
  • melodrama - melodrama melodrama [Gr.,=song-drama], originally a spoken text with musical background, as in ...

Related Content
© 2000–2008 Pearson Education, publishing as Fact Monster