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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 In traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf 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.
  • possessor noun A person who possesses or owns something.
  • 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 In traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf or demon.
  2. noun In modern fantasy stories, a strong, aggressive and very ugly human-like creature, often grouped with orcs and trolls.
  3. noun Short for goblin shark.
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