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
- 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.
- noun In later fantasy literature, an evil and grotesquely ugly humanoid, typically powerful and warlike, often associated with orcs and trolls.
- noun Short for goblin shark