haltia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- elf noun A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
Senses
haltia is used for these senses in English:
- elf (Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
- elf (fantasy) A member of a race of tall, slender, graceful beings with pointed ears, typically immortal or very long-lived and possessing wisdom and magical abilities.