faerie
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.fa·er·ie
noun \ˈfā-(ə-)rē, ˈfer-ē\ plural fa·er·ies
Definition of FAERIE
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fa·er·ie also fa·ery \ˈfā-(ə-)rē, ˈfer-ē\
Examples of FAERIE
- <in ancient folklore faeries were often portrayed as powerful beings who could wreak havoc on the lives of humans>
Origin of FAERIE
Middle English fairie — more at fairy
First Known Use: 1579
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