Meaning
Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English popet, probably from, though attested earlier than, Middle French poupette, diminutive of poupée (cf. also Medieval Latin *pupata), ultimately derived from Latin pupa (“doll, puppet; girl”). The nominal form first appears c. 1531, and the verbal form c. 1635. See also puppy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: