矮人 — meaning in English
ǎi rén
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English meaning
Senses
矮人 is used for these senses in English:
- dwarf (mythology) Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
- runt (typography) A single word (or portion of a hyphenated word) that appears as the last line of a paragraph.
dwarf — full definition
- noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
- noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
- verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.
runt — full definition
- noun The smallest or weakest animal in a litter.
- noun An unimportant or looked-down-upon person, often used as an insult.