Meaning

1 senses

  1. (derogatory, slang)An elf.

Origin

From an allusion to the pointed ears common in fantasy depictions of elves. Popularised by

From an allusion to the pointed ears common in fantasy depictions of elves. Popularised by Dragon Age: Origins (2009) and its subsequent use in the Dragon Age franchise. Possibly influenced by the earlier round-ear.

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Forms

plural: knife-ears

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
knickersknifeA1knightknighthoodknitB1
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