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fay vs elf

elf vs fay

fay and elf both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fay Yes No No No
elf Yes No No No
As nouns, elf is a hyponym of fay; that is, elf is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fay:
  • fay: a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
  • elf: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
fay (noun) elf (noun)
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Difference between fay and elf

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