Faerie: meaning, definitions and examples
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faerie
[ หfษษri ]
mythical being
A faerie, also spelled fairy, is a supernatural being often found in folklore and mythology. They are usually depicted as tiny humanoid creatures with magical powers. In various cultural tales, faeries can be benevolent, mischievous, or even malevolent. They are often associated with nature, enchantment, and specific locations like forests and meadows.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The faerie danced under the moonlight.
- Children believe that faeries hide in the garden.
- She told stories of brave knights and faeries.
Translations
Translations of the word "faerie" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Fee
- Elfe
- Zauberwesen
๐ฎ๐ฉ peri
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ wrรณลผka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฆ็ฒพ
๐ซ๐ท fรฉe
๐ช๐ธ hada
๐น๐ท peri
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vรญla
๐ธ๐ฐ vรญla
๐จ๐ณ ไปๅฅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ vilinska
๐ฎ๐ธ รกlfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peri
๐ฒ๐ฝ hada
Etymology
The word 'faerie' comes from the Old French term 'feerie', meaning 'enchantment' or 'fairyland'. This, in turn, is derived from Latin 'fata', meaning 'fate', which originally referred to the Fates in Roman mythology, goddesses who determined the destiny of humans. Over time, in medieval European folklore, the concept of faeries evolved to encompass a variety of magical beings that interacted with humans. In English literature, 'faerie' gained popularity, particularly through the works of authors like William Shakespeare and later fairy tales that depicted these creatures in both whimsical and darker roles. The modern usage of the term has come to represent a broad range of supernatural beings, often characterized by their magical abilities and connections to the natural world.