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elf-shots

elf-shots is the plural of elf-shot.

Meaning of elf-shot

Noun

elf-shot (countable and uncountable, plural elf-shots)

  1. An elf arrow; elf arrows.
    • In Scotland the flint arrow heads are denominated ‘elf shots,’ from a belief among the people that they are of rib human formation, but the shot with which the elves or fairies assail cattle, and there are many superstitions in connection with them.1906 August 7, The Clarence River Advocate, NSW, page 4, column 5

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Questions about elf-shots

What is elf-shots the plural of?
Elf-shots is the plural of elf-shot.

Words near elf-shots in the dictionary

  1. elf-man
  2. elf-men
  3. elf-queen
  4. elf-queens
  5. elf-shot
  6. elf-shots
  7. elfamycin
  8. elfamycins
  9. elfazepam
  10. elfbein
  11. elfbeins

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