Moll is a term that can refer to a variety of subjects, but it is often associated with a female character in literature or a colloquial term for a woman, particularly in historical contexts. In literature, a "moll" may be depicted as a companion or partner to a male character, often in crime or adventure narratives. In some contexts, Moll Flanders is a well-known character from a novel by Daniel Defoe, representing a woman who navigates through various challenges in her life, including love and survival. The term can also be used in modern slang to describe a woman who is involved with gangsters or criminals.