as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous
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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elf. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.
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