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elf

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1. elf - Noun

2. elf - Verb

4. Elf - Proper noun

Meaning

An imaginary supernatural being, commonly a little sprite, much like a fairy; a mythological diminutive spirit, supposed to haunt hills and wild places, and generally represented as delighting in mischievous tricks.

To entangle mischievously, as an elf might do.

of Elves

Source: Webster's dictionary

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If I ever do anything, it actually might be some fantasy elf thing or even some cute, funny thing. Just to do something a little bit out of the ordinary. I've done my superhero gig. Todd McFarlane

But the name Magnus Bane made him think of a towering sort of figure, with huge shoulders and formal purple warlock's robes, calling down fire and lightning. Not Magnus himself, who was more of a cross between a panther and a demented elf. Cassandra Clare

Not Magnus himself, who was more of a cross between a panther and a demented elf. Cassandra Clare

No, well, first of all let me tell you that it is carefully, because you never know when the little elf of the bottle is going to get out of it and will hit you with it and will let you watching little stars. Alejandro Fernández

I was madder than a Keebler elf getting demoted to fudge-packer. Larry the Cable Guy

... The plural of elf is elves! What a language! What a world! Nicole Krauss

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