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elf arrow

elf arrow noun: a prehistoric flint arrowhead.

Noun

elf arrow (plural elf arrows)

  1. A prehistoric flint arrowhead.
    Synonyms:
    elf-shot, fairy dart
  2. An elf-bolt or belemnite.
  3. A magical arrow (weapon) used by elves or other mythological beings.
    • When they want beef or mutton on any festal occasion, they betake themselves to the Shetlanders' scatholds or townmails, and with elf-arrows bring down their game.1828, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, volume I, London: William Harrison Ainsworth, page 262

Synonyms of elf arrow

Forms of elf arrow

pluralelf arrows

Origin of elf arrow

From the folk belief that they were used by elves.

Questions about elf arrow

What does elf arrow mean?
Elf arrow means a prehistoric flint arrowhead.
What part of speech is elf arrow?
Elf arrow is a noun.
What is the plural of elf arrow?
The plural of elf arrow is elf arrows.

Words near elf arrow in the dictionary

  1. Eleys
  2. Elez
  3. eleëmosynary
  4. elf
  5. elf and safety
  6. elf arrow
  7. elf arrows
  8. elf barrow
  9. elf barrows
  10. elf bolt
  11. elf bolts

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