puppet

(pup′ət)

noun

Obsolete a doll
a small, usually jointed figure, as of a human being, moved, usually in a puppet show on a small stage, by manipulating with the hands, by pulling attached strings or wires, or by rods
a person whose actions, ideas, etc. are controlled by another

Origin: ME popet < OFr poupette, dim. of *poupe < VL *puppa < L pupa, girl, doll: see pupa

adjective

designating or of a state or nation that is ostensibly independent but is actually controlled by another

See puppet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small figure of a person or animal, having a cloth body and hollow head, designed to be fitted over and manipulated by the hand.
A figure having jointed parts animated from above by strings or wires; a marionette.
A toy representing a human figure; a doll.
One whose behavior is determined by the will of others: a political puppet.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English poppet, doll

Origin: , possibly from Anglo-Norman poppe, doll; see puppy

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