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fair·y 
[fair-ee] Pronunciation Key noun, plural fair·ies, adjective
[fair-ee] Pronunciation Key noun, plural fair·ies, adjective –noun
–adjective
| 1. | (in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs. |
| 2. | Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a male homosexual. |
| 3. | of or pertaining to fairies: fairy magic. |
| 4. | of the nature of a fairy; fairylike. |
| 5. | fairy green. |
—Synonyms 1. pixy, leprechaun. Fairy, brownie, elf, sprite are terms for imaginary beings usually less than human size, thought to be helpful or harmful to people. Fairy is the most general name for such beings: a good fairy as a godmother; misadventures caused by an evil fairy. A brownie is a good-natured tiny being who appears usually at night to do household tasks: Perhaps the brownies will come and mow the lawn tonight. Elf suggests a young, mischievous or roguish fairy: That child is a perfect little elf. Sprite suggests a fairy of pleasing appearance, older than an elf, to be admired for ease and lightness of movement; it may, however, be impish or even hostile: a dainty sprite.
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| fair·y
(fâr'ē) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. fair·ies
[Middle English fairie, fairyland, enchanted being, from Old French faerie, from fae, fairy, from Vulgar Latin Fāta, goddess of fate, from Latin fātum, fate; see fate.] |
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