elves

elves · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of elf; supernatural creatures of folklore, typically small beings with pointed ears and magical powers.

  2. 2.

    (in modern fantasy) Immortal beings with pointed ears, grace, and magical abilities.

Related words

See also: dwarf, elf, fairy, gnome
Synonyms: fairies, pixies, sprites

Etymology

Plural of elf, from Old English ælf (plural ælfe or ylfe), from Proto-Germanic albiz. The modern plural "elves" follows the pattern of other English words where -f becomes -ves (wolf/wolves, leaf/leaves).