elfland
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of elfland
Example Sentences
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Two of her brothers undertook the journey, but disobeyed the instructions of the warlock, and were retained in elfland.
From Folk Lore Superstitious Beliefs in the West of Scotland within This Century by Napier, James
As they worked in the flickering light, they stretched their distaffs at arm’s length into the air like witches waving their wands; and with that the elfland picture was complete.
From Philippine Folk Tales by Cole, Mabel Cook
Again the tactics of its crew brought it close in shore, this time nearly opposite the consulate; and then there blew from the sloop clear and surprising notes as if from a horn of elfland.
From Cabbages and Kings by Henry, O.
I thought—I thought I was in elfland and that they were paying me for the tithe to hell;” and he still shuddered all over.
From A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
A slight breeze had sprung up, raising minute particles of sand which caused the elfland on the horizon to quiver like a mirage.
From The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel by Locke, William John
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