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• straw man — 1590s, doll or scarecrow made of bound straw, from STRAW (Cf. straw) + MAN (Cf. man). Figuratively, in debates, by 1896. Man of straw imaginary opponent is recorded from 1620s …   Etymology dictionary

• Doll — For other uses, see Doll (disambiguation). European bisque doll from the 1870s A doll is a model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and… …   Wikipedia

• straw man — noun 1. an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds • Syn: ↑scarecrow, ↑strawman, ↑bird scarer, ↑scarer • Derivationally related forms: ↑scare (for: ↑scarer) …   Useful english dictionary

• doll — Synonyms and related words: Elzevir, Jane, agate, angel, babe, baby, baby doll, ball, baseball bat, bat, battledore, bauble, biddy, bird, bitch, blocks, brick, broad, bust, buttercup, carving, checkerboard, cherub, chessboard, chick, chickabiddy …   Moby Thesaurus

• straw man — 1. a mass of straw formed to resemble a man, as for a doll or scarecrow. 2. a person whose importance or function is only nominal, as to cover another s activities; front. 3. a fabricated or conveniently weak or innocuous person, object, matter,… …   Universalium

• straw man — noun a) A doll or scarecrow (particularly one stuffed with straw). b) An insubstantial concept, idea, endeavor or argument, particularly one deliberately set up to be …   Wiktionary

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