POPPET

Poppet

The word poppet is an older spelling of puppet, from the Middle English popet, meaning a small child or doll. In British English it continues to hold this meaning. Poppet is also a chiefly British term of endearment, especially for a young woman or girl.

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poppet

Noun

  1. An endearingly sweet or beautiful child.
  2. A young woman or girl.
    Come 'ere, poppet!
  3. The stem and valve head in a poppet valve.
  4. A figurine or image of idolatry.
  5. A doll made in witchcraft to represent a person, used in casting spells on that person.
  6. One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching.
  7. An upright support or guide fastened at the bottom only.


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