Why is "Magdelene College" pronounced 'Maudlin'?

221b | 19:49 Mon 04th Dec 2006 | Phrases & Sayings

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The word 'maudlin', meaning tearfully sentimental, actually comes from the name of the biblical character, Mary Magdalene, because of pictures of her which show her crying. So, there is a language connection. However, others believe the 'maudlin' pronunciation of colleges to be merely an affectation.

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