Emily Dickinson Lexicon

Dollie ('s), proper n. [clipping of Dorothy, 'gift of God' < Gk dōron, 'gift' + theos, 'god'; see doll, n. and ED's letters.]

Nickname for Susan H. Gilbert; wife of Austin Dickinson; ED's dear friend, poetic mentor, next door neighbor, and sister-in-law; [fig.] comfort; company of another.