puppy
The origin and history of puppy.
Etymology
Probably from Old French poupée ("doll, puppet") — the same root as puppet — since small pet dogs were once seen as living toys.
The origin and history of puppy.
Probably from Old French poupée ("doll, puppet") — the same root as puppet — since small pet dogs were once seen as living toys.
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