Doll
/dɒl/noun
A small model of a human figure, often used as a child's toy.
Did you know?The word 'doll' may derive from 'Dorothy', a name historically associated with a wooden puppet used in rituals, linking it to early forms of magic and performance.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
dolle
“A term for a puppet or figurine associated with play.”
14th Century
Old French
dole
“A term for a small image or representation, often used in religious contexts.”
13th Century
Latin
dollus
“A diminutive term for a statue or figure.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*dōlaz
“An object or figure representing a person, linked to play and ritual.”