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Morgan le Fay definition

Mor·gan le Fay (môr′gən lə fā′)

Arthurian Legend the evil fairy half sister of King Arthur; in other legends, variously a water spirit, lake fairy, etc.

Etymology: OFr Morgain la fée, lit., Morgan the fairy < Celt, as in OIr Morrigain, queen of the incubi, sorceress < *mor- < IE base *mori- (see mare) + OIr rigain, queen < IE base *reg-, to rule: see regal

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