faerie
or fa·er·y
[fey-uh-ree, fair-ee]
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Origin of faerie
First recorded in 1580–90; spelling variant of fairy
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Examples from the Web for faerie
Contemporary Examples
She could have auditioned to be the tavern wench or a faerie; instead, she signed on as a merchant, knitting chain-mail bikinis.
Historical Examples
The "Faerie Queen" was received with a burst of general welcome.
History of the English People, Volume V (of 8)John Richard Green
Lionel at length made his choice,—a volume of the "Faerie Queene."
What Will He Do With It, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
The Queen of Faerie had looked less lovely, meeting him on the edge of the wood.
The InvaderMargaret L. Woods
Indeed, in the Faerie Queene, Arthur himself appears as the protagonist.
English Narrative PoemsVarious
Every canto of the Faerie Queene bears the impress of its influence.
faerie
faery
- the land of fairies
- enchantment
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- a variant of fairy
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Word Origin and History for faerie
n.
supernatural kingdom, "Elfland," c.1300, from Old French fairie; see fairy.
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