Magdalene asylum

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词形变化

Magdalene asylums 复数 Magdalene asylums

释义与例句

n.
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    A religious prison for prostitutes and unmarried mothers, usually as a source of forced labour.

    历史

词源

Named after Mary Magdalene, traditionally associated with prostitution and patron saint of penitent sinners.

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