adj. 1. a. Relating to or suggestive of an elf. b. Made, done, or produced by an elf. 2. Small and sprightly or mischievous. 3. Having a magical quality or charm; fairylike: moved across the dimly lit stage with elfin grace. [Probably from Middle English elvene, pl. of elve, elf, from Old English -elfen (as in wuduelfen, dryad); see albho- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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