Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A Mohammedan title of honor or compliment given to various religious dignitaries, as heads of orders, and others exercising functions relating to the sacred law, as well as to students of that law. It is not conferred by formal authority, but is an expression of public respect, like
master . - noun A superior judge of the Moslem sacred law.
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Examples
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"Wha 's molla, Bill?" he asked, in the tone that was calculated to invite an unburdening of her troubles.
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"Wha's molla, Bill?" he asked, in the tone that was calculated to invite an unburdening of her troubles.
The Ranch at the Wolverine B. M. Bower 1905
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I have been musing a good deal over my "Dooiney-molla" [1]: he is now taking shape, and looms rather large.
The Bed-Book of Happiness Harold Begbie 1900
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"But if my _dooiney molla_ can't marry my wife, there's one thing he can do for her -- he can make her house his home in Ramsey when he goes to Douglas for good and comes down here to the coorts once a fortnight."
The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892
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The parzon has has been telling my _dooiney molla_ to do as I have done today.
The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892
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"And Harry, more like a dooiney-molla For Jack, lak helpin him to woo."
The Symposium 431 BC-350? BC Xenophon 1874
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Vallelunga 23.01.2010 - Lamborghini airlines volo diretto Cimini - Campagnano, business class .. l'impianto freni molla e si va lunghetti alla Campagnano!!
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Vallelunga 23.01.2010 - Lamborghini airlines volo diretto Cimini - Campagnano, business class .. l'impianto freni molla e si va lunghetti alla Campagnano!!
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Vallelunga 23.01.2010 - Lamborghini airlines volo diretto Cimini - Campagnano, business class .. l'impianto freni molla e si va lunghetti alla Campagnano!!
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Vallelunga 23.01.2010 - Lamborghini airlines volo diretto Cimini - Campagnano, business class .. l'impianto freni molla e si va lunghetti alla Campagnano!!
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