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elven | elvin |

As a noun elven

is a female elf, a fairy, nymph.

As an adjective elven

is belonging to, or relating to, elves.

As a proper noun Elvin is

a given name.

elven

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) elven, from (etyl) elfen, .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (obsolete) A female elf, a fairy, nymph
  • * 2011 , Everron, drawing caption
  • work on nude elven''

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • belonging to, or relating to, elves.
  • References
    * MED, elf, elve(n) * Wikipedia, elf

    Etymology 2

    From a corruption of (m).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (lb) An elm.
  • English adjectives ending in -en ----

    elvin

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (male)
  • (surname)
  • ----