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Maudlin was also derived from the medieval English pronunciation of Magdalene, and thus was a derisive way to refer to "the penitent Magdalene" or someone apparently trying to martyr themselves in such a way.

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Madeline is derived from Magdalene. So... this looks like someone attempted to combine the two Magdalene legacies.

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