This is the 2777th most frequent Russian word.
мол
"Мол" in Russian can mean "pier," "jetty," or "breakwater" in English, referring to a structure projecting into water.
In this sentence, 'мол' is used to relay someone else's words or assertions without necessarily endorsing or validating them.
Он сказал, мол, это не его вина.
He said, 'it is not his fault.'
Here, 'мол' is used to introduce a common saying or opinion, often with a slight indication of skepticism or indirectness.
Мол, прав тот, у кого сила.
'Supposedly, the one who is strong is right.'
In this context, 'мол' conveys what the subjects claimed or used as reasoning for their action.