Piskie

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of pixie (supernatural being): A playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature. alt-of, alternative

    "The farmer slunk away unperceived, and went to bed, where he lay a long while awake, thinking in what way he could best shew his gratitude to the piskie for such an important Service."

  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of Piscy: Episcopalian. alt-of, alternative

    "One thing about the Piskies, they have different names for everything. For example, when Kathryn says “parish” she means “church.”"

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browniebrownieelfimpagitatorantic

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"The farmer slunk away unperceived, and went to bed, where he lay a long while awake, thinking in what way he could best shew his gratitude to the piskie for such an important Service."

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