elfland

[ elf-land ]

noun

1. the realm or world of elves; fairyland.

elfland

/ ˈɛlfˌlænd /

noun

1. another name for fairyland

Word History and Origins

Origin of elfland¹

First recorded in 1475–85; elf + land

Example Sentences

But when he arose the Queen of Elfland bade him mount behind her, and Thomas could do nought save obey her command.

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There, under the leaves of the greenwood, while the little birds sang their lays, the Queen of Elfland said farewell to Thomas.

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Seven long years passed away since Thomas had parted from the Elfland Queen, and yet another seven.

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But Thomas did not believe her, and, for he was a bold man, he drew near and kissed the rosy lips of the Elfland Queen.

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Mr. Yeats reads into elfland all the righteous insurrection of his own race.

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