Etymology

molly

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Today it means: A woman or girl, especially of low status or prostitute. Full definition →

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molly · noun, verb1

From Molly, the personal name, a pet form of Mary. In some cases it is possibly derived from mollitia (“softness, weakness”). Drug sense probably influenced by molecule, meaning MDMA.

molly · noun2

From Mollienesia, an invalid taxonomic name for the genus, influenced by the personal name Molly.

molly · noun3

Clipping of Molotov.

Molly · proper noun, noun4

From Moll, diminutive lambdacism of Mary + -y.

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