elvish
Americanadjective
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Origin of elvish
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at elf, -ish 1
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In a separate call, Wood said the addition of Elvish “blew my mind. What an incredible thing to bring to the scene.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
My husband died of cancer, and he wrote me a goodbye letter in Elvish.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2023
One detail pretty much tells you all you need to know on that front: He spoke excellent Elvish at his audition.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
He added they appeared to be keen Tolkien fans and had him translating their names into runes and Elvish language.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2023
They allowed themselves half a piece of the Elvish waybread each.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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