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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 27 Feb. 2021.
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