Definitions

1. noun

A female given name, also the name of a woman who was a follower of Jesus

“The Magdalen College in Oxford University was founded by William Wayneflete in 1458 for a group of priests who had been Magdalens.”

2. proper noun

Magdalen College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford, England

“Magdalen College is home to the famous Bodleian Library and the College’s own library, the Upper Library.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Magdalen

“The Magdalen window in the chapel of Magdalen College is a famous example of medieval stained glass.”