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moll
What does moll mean?
A moll is a woman connected to the underworld, especially a gangster's girlfriend or female accomplice. The word has meant a low-status or disreputable woman since the 17th century.
"The boss never went to a sit-down without his moll on his arm."
Origin
From 'Moll,' a diminutive of Mary, used generically for women from the early 1600s.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'moll' mean?
A moll is a woman connected to the underworld, especially a gangster's girlfriend or female accomplice.
Where does the word 'moll' come from?
It comes from 'Moll', a diminutive of Mary that was used generically for women from the early 1600s, and it has carried a disreputable connotation ever since.
How old is the word 'moll'?
The word has meant a low-status or disreputable woman since the seventeenth century, long before its later gangster-associate sense.
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