Sekirov Dictionary

fairy

/ˈfɛəɹi/

noun 10
adjective 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun10

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a tiny magic being from old stories, often female, with a human shape and thin wings
- But for a dressing for her head I thinke for her I haue a Tyer, That all Fayryes shall admyre. — 1630
(slang, offensive) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
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(slang, offensive) An effeminate man or boy.
- We saw a horrible sight in the bar: a white hipster fairy had come in wearing a Hawaiian shirt and was asking the big drummer if he could sit in. — 1957
An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
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(informal) An attractive young woman; a small, graceful woman.
- "When are we going to see this fairy?" demanded Algy. "You, personally, never. You're far too immoral. I might let the others look at her from a distance in a year or two." — 1920
A legendary Chinese immortal.
A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.
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(no longer used) The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
- Which is sixteen leagues long, but is so full of Fairie and strange things that few people pass there without being lost or stopt, because therewithin dwelleth a king, Oberon the Fay. — 1828
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(no longer used) The land or region inhabited by fairies; fairyland.
- Besides he's deft and wondrous Ayrye, And of the noblest of the Fayry, Chiefe of the Crickets of much fame, In Fayry a most ancient name. — 1630
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(no longer used) Fairies considered collectively; fairy folk.
- Besides he's deft and wondrous Ayrye, And of the noblest of the Fayry, Chiefe of the Crickets of much fame, In Fayry a most ancient name. — 1630

adjective1

Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.

forms

fairies · more fairy · most fairy

Phrases with fairy

fairy money
Money given by the fairies, which later transforms into withered leaves or similar.

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