Word of the day November 21 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

JadziaDax · 11-21-2003, 02:59 AM

The Word of the Day for November 21 is:

maudlin • \MAWD-lin\ • (adjective) 1. drunk enough to be emotionally silly; 2. weakly and effusively sentimental

A little more information about today’s word:
The history of "maudlin" owes as much to the Bible as to the barroom. The biblical Mary Magdalene is often (though some say mistakenly) identified with the weeping sinner who washed Jesus' feet with her tears to repent for her sins. This association led to the frequent depiction of Mary Magdalene as a weeping penitent, and by the 16th century even the name "Magdalene" suggested teary emotion to many English speakers. It was then that "maudlin," an alteration of "Magdalene," appeared in the English phrase "maudlin drunk," which, as one Englishman explained in 1592, described a tearful drunken state whereby "a fellow wil weepe for kindnes in the midst of his Ale and kisse you."

My sentence (using definition #2):
"Oh, please don't be maudlin," cried Monica when Mills dropped to his knees, held her hand to his tear-soaked cheek, and begged her for forgiveness.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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mrsandman · 11-21-2003, 06:17 AM

She has been approached by several agencies who have asked her if she might be interested in maudlin for them.

redravin40 · 11-21-2003, 07:08 AM

An evening of wine and food led to long, maudlin stories.

spectre · 11-21-2003, 08:34 PM

The maudlin group was so intoxicated that they could hardly stand.

QuasiMojo · 11-23-2003, 12:17 AM

Amongst the beery, teary crowd my maudlin antics drove the diamond studded parade toward eventual paralysis.

SirGoreaxe · 11-23-2003, 09:55 AM

Every time you mention vietnam around Terry he gets madlin about all the horrors and atrocities that he saw when he was there.

collide · 11-24-2003, 03:12 AM

The actions of radical animal activists show maudlin concern for animals, but sometimes acting at the expense of human safety.

11-21-2003, 02:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day November 21 The Word of the Day for November 21 is: maudlin • \MAWD-lin\ • (adjective) 1. drunk enough to be emotionally silly; 2. weakly and effusively sentimental A little more information about today’s word: The history of "maudlin" owes as much to the Bible as to the barroom. The biblical Mary Magdalene is often (though some say mistakenly) identified with the weeping sinner who washed Jesus' feet with her tears to repent for her sins. This association led to the frequent depiction of Mary Magdalene as a weeping penitent, and by the 16th century even the name "Magdalene" suggested teary emotion to many English speakers. It was then that "maudlin," an alteration of "Magdalene," appeared in the English phrase "maudlin drunk," which, as one Englishman explained in 1592, described a tearful drunken state whereby "a fellow wil weepe for kindnes in the midst of his Ale and kisse you." My sentence (using definition #2): "Oh, please don't be maudlin," cried Monica when Mills dropped to his knees, held her hand to his tear-soaked cheek, and begged her for forgiveness. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?

11-21-2003, 06:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrsandman Addict Location: 3rd coast area	She has been approached by several agencies who have asked her if she might be interested in maudlin for them. __________________ Hail to ALL the troops and shadow warriors.

11-21-2003, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	The maudlin group was so intoxicated that they could hardly stand. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

11-23-2003, 12:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
QuasiMojo King Knave Location: Lancaster	Amongst the beery, teary crowd my maudlin antics drove the diamond studded parade toward eventual paralysis. __________________ AzAbOv ZoBeLoE

11-23-2003, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
SirGoreaxe Tilted Location: Bremerton, WA	Every time you mention vietnam around Terry he gets madlin about all the horrors and atrocities that he saw when he was there. __________________ (;þ "You can't change what has happened, but you can make the best of it, and make better decisions from the past." (Unless there is a quick edit button.)

11-21-2003, 07:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	An evening of wine and food led to long, maudlin stories.

11-24-2003, 03:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
collide Turn off your TV. Location: ... .- -. ..-. .-. .- -. -.-. .. ... -.-. --- --..-- -.-. .-	The actions of radical animal activists show maudlin concern for animals, but sometimes acting at the expense of human safety. __________________ "inhuman fiery goat worship" is an anagram for "information superhighway" -kingvolc