MOPPET

moppet

(noun) a little girl (usually one you are fond of)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

moppet (plural moppets)

(colloquial) A child. Often used lovingly or in an affectionate way.

(dated) A rag baby; a puppet made of cloth.

(dated) A long-haired pet dog.

Anagrams

• pompet

Source: Wiktionary


Mop"pet, n. Etym: [From 3d Mop.]

1. A rag baby; a puppet made of cloth; hence, also, in fondness, a little girl, or a woman.

2. (Zoƶl.)

Definition: A long-haired pet dog.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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