Emily Dickinson Lexicon

doll (-s), n. [shortened pet-form of Dorothy, Dor- being modified to Dol-.] (webplay: child, little girl).

1. Little one; delicate creature; child-like thing; [fig.] fragile plant; dainty flower.
2. Toy; small human-shaped form that children play with; [fig.] small likeness; image of one's self.