"Sherlolly" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Sherlock + Molly. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Sherlock|Molly}} Blend of Sherlock + Molly Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sherlolly
  1. (fandom slang) The ship of characters Sherlock Holmes and Molly Hooper from the television series Sherlock. Tags: slang Categories (topical): F/M ships, Sherlock (TV series)
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