magdalens

Many of these penitents desire to remain for life; they are admitted to take vows, and form the class of "magdalens", under the direction of the

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

Many of these "magdalens" frequently rise to an eminent degree of sanctity.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

He will never be forgotten by the unfortunate magdalens of the House of the Good Shepherd at Louisville.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

As she passed through the massive doors, she smiled, and drew her hand knife-like across her neck, and then there went up a wail from all assembled there, the wail of titled women, of sacred nuns, of magdalens and thieves, a dirge of inconsolable sorrow, of humanity weeping for its best beloved child.

Brave Men and Women Fuller, O E 1884

The heads of her madonnas and magdalens are charming, and, indeed, all her work speaks of the innate refinement of her nature.

A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture Clara Erskine Clement Waters 1875

As she passed through the massive doors, she smiled, and drew her hand knife-like across her neck, and then there went up a wail from all assembled there, the wail of titled women, of sacred nuns, of magdalens and thieves, a dirge of inconsolable sorrow, of humanity weeping for its best beloved child.

Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs 1867