Elf
[elf] or [ɛlf]
Definition
(n.) An imaginary supernatural being, commonly a little sprite, much like a fairy; a mythological diminutive spirit, supposed to haunt hills and wild places, and generally represented as delighting in mischievous tricks.
(n.) A very diminutive person; a dwarf.
(v. t.) To entangle mischievously, as an elf might do.
(pl. ) of Elves
Typed by Lloyd
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Fairy, fey, diminutive spirit.[2]. Dwarf, gnome.
Typed by Harrison
Definition
n. in European folklore a supernatural being generally of human form but diminutive size more malignant than a fairy: a dwarf: a tricky being:—(pl.) Elves.—v.t. (Shak.) of the hair to entangle.—n. Elf′-child a changeling or a child supposed to have been left by elves in place of one stolen by them.—adj. Elf′in of or relating to elves.—n. a little elf: a child.—adjs. Elf′ish Elv′an Elv′ish elf-like mischievous: tricky: disguised.—n. Elf′-land the land of the elves or fairies.—n.pl. Elf′-locks (Shak.) locks of hair clotted together supposed to have been done by elves.—ns. Elf′-shot Elf′-bolt Elf′-ar′row an arrow-head of flint or stone.
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Examples
- I shall no longer call you the Fairy of Midnight, he whispered, wrapping the shawl round her shoulders; your name will be the 'Moon Elf. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Is this my pale, little elf? Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- If I dared, I'd touch you, to see if you are substance or shadow, you elf! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- At that time, at eighteen, drawing near the confines of illusive, void dreams, Elf-land lies behind us, the shores of Reality rise in front. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The Unquenchables had done their best to be worthy of the name, for like elves they had worked by night and conjured up a comical surprise. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- But in spite of the comical red imps, sparkling elves, and the gorgeous princes and princesses, Jo's pleasure had a drop of bitterness in it. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- In the name of all the elves in Christendom, is that Jane Eyre? Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Knights and ladies, elves and pages, monks and flower girls, all mingled gaily in the dance. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- The small brown elves actually remember that I fed them the other day, again soliloquized Louis. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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