"Moll" meaning in English

See Moll in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A diminutive lambdacism of Mary. Compare Sally from Sarah and Hal from Harry. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Mary}} Mary, {{m|en|Sally}} Sally, {{m|en|Sarah}} Sarah, {{m|en|Hal}} Hal, {{m|en|Harry}} Harry Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Moll
  1. (archaic) A pet name for Mary. Tags: archaic Categories (topical): English diminutives of female given names
    Sense id: en-Moll-en-name-YBetJWl8 Disambiguation of English diminutives of female given names: 56 44 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 59 41 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 75 25
  2. (possibly older usage) Alternative form of Mol, Belgium Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Mol, Belgium Related terms: Molly, Mollie
    Sense id: en-Moll-en-name-gCgeO2g7

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