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单词 Molly Bright
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Definition of Molly Bright in English:

Molly Bright

noun ˌmɒli ˈbrʌɪt
United States Regional, South-Eastern
  • A children's game similar to barley-break; a call or chant forming part of this game.

Origin

Late 19th century. Probably alteration of barley-break, after bright and perhaps the derived surname Bright. With some forms, perhaps compare marley and marloes. In some forms, the first element is remodelled after Molly, pet-form of the female forename Mary. With form molly blight compare blight; with form Molly Bride compare bride.

Definition of Molly Bright in US English:

Molly Bright

nounˌmɒli ˈbrʌɪt
United States Regional, South-Eastern
  • A children's game similar to barley-break; a call or chant forming part of this game.

Origin

Late 19th century. Probably alteration of barley-break, after bright and perhaps the derived surname Bright. With some forms, perhaps compare marley and marloes. In some forms, the first element is remodelled after Molly, pet-form of the female forename Mary. With form molly blight compare blight; with form Molly Bride compare bride.

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