the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. See mollah.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as molla.
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n. a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque
Word Usage
"And, in a sense, that is true: he never finished the Quranic schooling required to get the title mullah, but his followers call him that anyway as a sign of respect."