ouphe

[ ouf, oof ]

noun

1. an elf or goblin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ouphe¹

First recorded in 1615–25; scribal variant of oaf

Example Sentences

Ouphe, pronounced "oof," is an old-fashioned word for goblin or elf.

From Project Gutenberg

Come down, Kitty; only come down to see what the Ouphe has left us.

From Project Gutenberg