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noun
In German literature and modern folklore, a malicious elf or spirit who preys on children.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: European
Topics: arts, folklore, history, human-sciences, literature, media, publishing, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Alternative letter-case form of erlking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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History
Partial calque of German Erlkönig (literally “alder-king”), a mistranslation of Danish ellerkonge (“king of the elves”).
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
