marionette

nounpuppet

Word Origin & History

puppet worked by strings, c.1620, literally "little little Mary," from French marionette (16c.), diminutive of Old French mariole "figurine, idol, picture of the Virgin Mary," diminutive of Marie (see Mary).

Example Sentences for marionette

But the marionette show was only the beginning of the party.

She's wearing a pink dress and is just about as tall as a marionette.

How did anyone know we were going to have a marionette show?

He would not willingly destroy the self-respect even of a marionette.

I should like to do so,” the Marionette answered, “for it is our last meeting.

Meanwhile, a boy behind him got up on the bench, and began to play the marionette.

You do not seem to be aware of the identity of the marionette who has just been killed.

If all these fail how can a marionette be expected to succeed?

He had not known that the dog belonged to the Marionette show.

Such a clever child would be able to help in the Marionette show.

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