elf

elf

noun \ˈelf\

: a small creature in stories usually with pointed ears and magical powers

plural elves \ˈelvz\

Full 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

Related to ELF

Synonyms

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

Related Words

little people; kelpie, nixie; changeling; imp; banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre

Rhymes with ELF

Guelf, pelf, self, shelf

ELF

abbreviation

Definition of ELF

extremely low frequency