Maud, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “a gray and black plaid worn in southern Scotland”. Lin, per dictionary.com, means [noun, Chiefly Scot]. “a waterfall or torrent of rushing water in a river or stream. a pool of water, especially at the foot of a waterfall. a steep ravine or precipice”. Sooo…together, a dark plaid torrent of water. Perhaps akin to a wet blanket? Maudlin, according to the free Dictionary, means “effusively sad or full of self-pity”. Also, perhaps akin to a wet blanket. A bit of a downer, eh? Foot of the waterfall and all….