'mannequin' originates from French, specifically the word 'mannequin', where 'mannequin' meant 'little man' or 'model'.

'mannequin' changed from the Dutch word 'manneken' and eventually became the modern English word 'mannequin'.

Initially, it meant 'little man' or 'model', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a model used for displaying clothes'.