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.

单词	Molly Bright
释义	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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