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faerie definition

fa·erie or faery fa′·ery (fā′ər ē, fer′ē)

noun

  1. fairyland
  2. pl. faeries -·ies a fairy

Etymology: OFr faerie (see fairy): E use due to Spenser

adjective

Archaic fairy
Also written faërie or faëry

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faerie Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: We spend the whole day exploring this magical island and if we are lucky may see a faerie or two or perhaps a Selkie!

Adjective modifier

  • beautiful: Just to let you know I've just listed a BEAUTIFUL faerie with a difference!

Modifies a noun

  • tale: A bold, bloody faerie tale for adults, the story asks us to enjoy the very elements that it uses to disturb us.
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