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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
doll
 
PRONUNCIATION:  dl
NOUN:1. A child's usually small toy having the likeness of a human. 2. A pretty child. 3. Slang a. An attractive person. b. A woman. c. A sweetheart or darling. d. A helpful or obliging person.
PHRASAL VERB:doll up Slang 1. To dress oneself smartly and often ostentatiously, especially for a special occasion. 2. To add embellishing details to in order to make much more attractive.
ETYMOLOGY:From Doll, nickname for Dorothy.
 
 
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