1with objectTo make maudlin; to put out of order. Now historical.
2no objectTo talk in a maudlin way. Also with on. Now rare.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Guy Miege (bap. 1644, d. ?1718), author and lexicographer. Back-formation from maudlin, taken as present participle.
Definition of maudle in US English:
maudle
verbˈmɔːdl
1with objectTo make maudlin; to put out of order. Now historical.
2no objectTo talk in a maudlin way. Also with on. Now rare.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Guy Miege (bap. 1644, d. ?1718), author and lexicographer. Back-formation from maudlin, taken as present participle.