Definition of elfs in English

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Noun Plural: elves
elf - (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
		hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp
		fay, sprite, faerie, faery, fairy a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
		folklore the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
		leprechaun a mischievous elf in Irish folklore
elf - below 3 kilohertz
		extremely low frequency, ELF
		radio frequency an electromagnetic wave frequency between audio and infrared

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elf (Noun)
A luminous spirit presiding over nature and fertility and dwelling in the world of Álfheim Elfland. Compare angel, nymph, fairy.
elf (Noun)
Any from a race of mythical, supernatural beings resembling but seen as distinct from human being s. Usually skilled in magic or spellcrafting; sometimes depicted as clashing with dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.
elf (Noun)
Any of the magical, typically forest-guarding races bearing some similarities to the Norse álfar.

elf (n.)
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.
elf (n.)
A very diminutive person; a dwarf.
elf (v. t.)
To entangle mischievously, as an elf might do.
elf (pl. )
of Elves

elf
A mythical creature of Germanic mythology. In Norse mythology they were originally minor gods of nature and fertility. They are often pictured as youthful-seeming men and women of great beauty living in forests and other natural places, underground, or in wells and springs. They have been portrayed to be long-lived or immortal and they have magical powers attributed to them.
elf
One of the archetypal races of modern fantasy literature, most notably the "Lord of the Rings" cycle by J.R.R. Tolkien. Usually, they are conceived as beings similar in appearance to humans with pointy ears. Compared to humans, they are depicted as fairer and wiser, with greater spiritual powers, keener senses, and a closer empathy with nature.
elf
A playable race in the fantasy roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons and similar games. They have a slighter build than humans and pointy ears, and are generally more agile. They have a reputation as good wizards and archers.

elf
elf, n. in European folklore, a supernatural being, generally of human form but diminutive size, more malignant than a fairy: a dwarf: a tricky being:—(pl.) Elves.—v.t. (Shak.) of the hair, to entangle.—n. Elf′-child, a changeling, or a child supposed to have been left by elves in place of one stolen by them.—adj. Elf′in, of or relating to elves.—n. a little elf: a child.—adjs. Elf′ish, Elv′an, Elv′ish, elf-like, mischievous: tricky: disguised.—n. Elf′-land, the land of the elves or fairies.—n.pl. Elf′-locks (Shak.) locks of hair clotted together, supposed to have been done by elves.—ns. Elf′-shot, Elf′-bolt, Elf′-ar′row, an arrow-head of flint or stone. [A.S. ælf; cf. Ice. álfr, Sw. elf.]