elf
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elf

noun \ˈelf\
plural elves \ˈelvz\

Definition of ELF

1
: a small often mischievous fairy
2
: a small lively creature; also : a usually lively mischievous or malicious person
elf·ish \ˈel-fish\ adjective
elf·ish·ly adverb

Examples of ELF

  1. <elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous>

Origin of ELF

Middle English, from Old English ælf; akin to Old Norse alfr elf & perhaps to Latin albus white — more at alb
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with ELF

ELF

abbreviation

Definition of ELF

extremely low frequency

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