Where does the term Molly come from?

Molly is short for “molecular.” It was given this nickname because this ecstasy comes in power or crystallized form, not in traditional pill form. Molly can be purchased in capsule form or in a baggie, and it can be swallowed or snorted.
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Where did the name Molly come from?

The name Molly is of Irish origin and means "bitter." It began as a diminutive of Mary, and has been used as its own name since the Middle Ages.
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What is the slang meaning of Molly?

"Molly" is slang for an illegal street drug. It is often thought to be a "pure" form of the illegal drugs Ecstasy or MDMA. However, capsules or powder called "Molly" often contain other illegal drugs, legal drugs, sugar, baking powder, soap, or other household substances.
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What is Molly called in England?

The UK term "mandy" and the US term "molly" colloquially refer to MDMA in a crystalline powder form that is thought to be free of adulterants. MDMA is also sold in the form of the hydrochloride salt, either as loose crystals or in gelcaps.
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What is the proper word for Molly?

Ecstasy Or MDMA (also Known As Molly)
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What are Molly street names?

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic drug possessing both stimulant and mild hallucinogenic properties. On the street it is known as Ecstasy, Molly, XTC, E, X, Beans, and Adams.
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What is a Molly in Scotland?

Down on the beach, "molly" is an insult bandied about by schoolchildren, and refers to those kids who, for reasons of sartorial self-neglect or simple, contemptible poverty, look as if their mothers have dressed them.
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What is a Molly from colonial times?

In 18th century London a 'molly house' was a coffeehouse, inn, or tavern at which men could meet in secret to socialise and have sex. 'Molly' or 'moll' was a slang term for a gay man, and for a lower class woman, or a woman selling sex.
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What does Molly mean in Greek?

Save to list. Girl. Hebrew. An English form of Maria, the Latin form of Mariam or Miriam, from New Testament Greek, possibly, meaning "rebellious", but probably going even further back to Ancient Egyptian origins: mr, meaning "love" or mry, "beloved".
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Is Molly Irish or English?

With Irish origins, Molly is a girl's name which is simply put, quintessentially Irish. Meaning “star of the sea,” there are many Irish Mollys that have gone down in Gaelic folklore.
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When was the name Molly first used?

In medieval England, nicknames such as Moll, Molle and Malle developed from Mary and eventually morphed into the modern-day Molly and Mollie which became independently given names by the 18th century.
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Is Molly a French name?

Molly is French Girl name and meaning of this name is "Rebellious, Coolest Name Ever".
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Is there a saint Molly?

Molla's beatification was celebrated in 1994 and she was canonized as a saint a decade later in mid-2004 in Saint Peter's Square.
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What did Molly Pitcher do in the Revolutionary War?

A heroine of the Revolutionary War, Molly Pitcher was the nickname of a woman said to have carried water to American soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778, before taking over for her husband on the battlefield after he was no longer able to fight.
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What are three facts about Molly Pitcher?

Interesting Facts about Molly Pitcher

Mary Hays was known as "Sergeant Molly" after the Battle of Monmouth. Margaret Corbin was the first woman in the United States to earn a military pension for her actions in battle. Corbin's wounded arm never healed right and she had difficulty using it the rest of her life.
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What was Mary Ludwig Hays famous for?

Mary Ludwig Hays (October 13, 1754 – January 22, 1832) was a woman who fought in the American War of Independence at the Battle of Monmouth. The woman behind the Molly Pitcher story is most often identified as Hays, but it is likely that the legend is an amalgam of more than one woman seen on the battlefield that day.
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Why is Molly a nickname for Mary?

Molly originated as a diminutive of Mary, spawning from medieval variations Malle and Molle. Molly has been used as a stand-alone pet form of Mary since the Middle Ages, and has been consistently popular as an independent name in the U.S. over the past several decades.
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What are 4 types of drugs?

There are four main groups of drugs, divided according to their major effects, plus a few substances that do not easily fit into any category.
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The main categories are:
  • stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
  • depressants (e.g. alcohol)
  • opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
  • hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)
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How do you say Molly in France?

molly {noun}

calicot {m} [arch.]
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What is Molly in Gaelic?

MALLAIDH, genitive idem (the same), Molly; a pet form of Máire, which see. « Maitilde. Muraod » Alphabetical Index to Names of Women (Irish-English) What is this?
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What animal is the name Molly?

molly, any of several species of tropical fish of the genus Poecilia, in the live-bearer family, Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Hardy and attractive, mollies are popular aquarium fish ranging from about 5 to 13 cm (2 to 5 inches) long.
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What kind of duck is molly?

Molly is a brown Mallard duck. She has large spots of hot pink blush on her cheeks, black eyes, and she has a slightly darker brown flower-like spot just above her beak.
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What is the most popular Irish girl name?

These are the most popular baby girl names in Ireland.
  • Sophia.
  • Molly.
  • Saoirse.
  • Sadie.
  • Evie.
  • Kate.
  • Aoife.
  • Freya.
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Is the name Molly unique?

In 2020 there were 1,635 baby girls named Molly. 1 out of every 1,071 baby girls born in 2020 are named Molly.
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