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elf arrow

noun

Etymology

From the folk belief that they were used by elves.

Definitions

  1. A prehistoric flint arrowhead.

  2. An elf-bolt or belemnite.

  3. A magical arrow (weapon) used by elves or other mythological beings.

    • When they want beef or mutton on any festal occasion, they betake themselves to the Shetlanders' scatholds or townmails, and with elf-arrows bring down their game.

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