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Golliwog

noun
1.
A grotesque black doll.  Synonym: golliwogg.






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"Golliwog" Quotes from Famous Books



... the daily Irish catechism was a little brightened by an interchange of pleasantries between Mr. STANTON and Mr. JACK JONES. On this occasion the latter had rather the best of it. "Golliwog!" he shouted in allusion to his opponent's luxuriant chevelure. Mr. STANTON could think of no better retort than the stereotyped "Bolshie!" and when Mr. JONES rejoined with "You ought to be put into Madame Tussaud's" Mr. STANTON ...
— Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 10, 1920 • Various



Words linked to "Golliwog" :   dolly, doll



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