Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Doll (-s)
doll (-s), n. [shortened pet-form of Dorothy, Dor- being modified to Dol-.] (webplay: child, little girl).
- Little one; delicate creature; child-like thing; [fig.] fragile plant; dainty flower.
- Toy; small human-shaped form that children play with; [fig.] small likeness; image of one's self.
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