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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
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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

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Synonyms
brownie, dwarf, fairy, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll

Rhymes with ELF

Guelf, pelf, self, shelf

ELF

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Definition of ELF

extremely low frequency

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