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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of Elfland. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The land of the elves; home of the elves.

   "Elf-land was the name of the realm ruled by the king of Phairie."

Example

More examples

"Elf-land was the name of the realm ruled by the king of Phairie."

Etymology

From Middle English elfland, equivalent to elf + land; the idea of a home for elves appears in Scots Elfhame and Old Norse Álfheimr.

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