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haltija — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fairy noun A small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.
  • goblin noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
  • holder noun A person who owns, possesses, or is entitled to something, such as a ticket, title, or account.
  • occupant noun A person who lives in, uses, or is present in a place.
  • sprite noun A small supernatural being, such as an elf or fairy, in folklore.

Senses

haltija is used for these senses in English:

  • fairy (mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
  • goblin (fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.
  • holder A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.
  • occupant A person who occupies an office or a position.
  • occupant The owner or tenant of a property.
  • possessor Agent noun of possess; one who possesses
  • sprite A spirit; a soul; a shade.

goblin — full definition

  1. noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
  2. noun In later fantasy literature, an evil and grotesquely ugly humanoid, typically powerful and warlike, often associated with orcs and trolls.
  3. noun Short for goblin shark

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