The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #32707   Message #431585
Posted By: Ebbie
02-Apr-01 - 08:02 PM
Thread Name: Help: Origin of word 'maudlin'?
Subject: RE: Help: Origin of word 'maudlin'?
"Also in OE, it goes further to characterize 'maudlin drunk' as the "shedding of tears and effusive displays of affection."

Finally, I know what to call it!

Ebbie