elvish
elvish · more elvish · most elvish
Of or having to do with elvesOf or having to do with elves; elven.
/ˈɛlvɪʃ/
» Elvish healers claimed that phoenix gristle could strengthen weakened bones.
Meaning
1 sensesOf or having to do with elves; elven.
More definitions
- usually good-naturedly mischievous
Examples
8 sentencesElvish healers claimed that phoenix gristle could strengthen weakened bones.
How many Elvish languages are there?
deWie viele Elfensprachen gibt es? — Rovo
Mary can speak French, Esperanto, Elvish and Python fluently.
deMaria spricht fließend Französisch, Esperanto, Elbisch und Python. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom is a Volapükist who also speaks Elvish.
My Elvish is rusty, but I think he's saying he means us no harm.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English elvisch, from Old English ielfisċ. Equivalent to elf + -ish.Inherited from Middle English elvisch, from Old English ielfisċ. Equivalent to elf + -ish.
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Forms
more elvish, most elvish| Comparative | more elvish Lesson |
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| Superlative | most elvish Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedelvishly
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form