Where does “doll” come from?
Doll derives from the English name Dorothy, from Latin Dorothea, from Ancient Greek Δωροθέα, composed of δῶρον meaning gift and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European deh₃- meaning to give.
doll (English): A toy in the form of a human; An attractive young...
Definitions
- A toy in the form of a human; An attractive young...
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Words derived from “doll”