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ELF

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elf, in Germanic mythology, a type of fairy. Usually represented as tiny people, elves are said to dwell in forests, in the sea, and in the air. Although they can be friendly to man, they are more frequently vengeful and mischievous.
ELF
(Extremely Low Frequency) Electromagnetic radiation in the 30 to 300 Hz range. Electric power lines and electrical appliances emit radiation in this range. See low radiation.
elf
(in folklore) one of a kind of legendary beings, usually characterized as small, manlike, and mischievous
ELF
(communications)
extremely low frequency
Elf
cluricaune
small creature who appears as an old man; knows about hidden treasure. [Irish Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 213]
ELF - Binary format used by System V Release 4 Unix.
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I will begin with you, Sunny Lock," added she, turning to a lovely little Elf, who lay among the fragrant leaves of a primrose.
Flower Fables by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
) Bring thee to meet his shadow (nameless elf, That haunteth the lone regions where hath trod No foot of man,) commend thyself to God!
Poems by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
Beholding it, Hester was constrained to rush towards the child -- to pursue the little elf in the flight which she invariably began -- to snatch her to her bosom with a close pressure and earnest kisses -- not so much from overflowing love as to assure herself that Pearl was flesh and blood, and not utterly delusive.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
 
 
 
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