ERLKING

Etymology

Noun

erlking (plural erlkings)

(mythology) In German literature and modern pseudo-mythology, a malicious elf or spirit who preys on children.

Anagrams

• Klinger, kringle

Source: Wiktionary


Erl"king`, n. Etym: [G. erlkönig, fr. Dan. ellekonge elfking.]

Definition: A personification, in German and Scandinavian mythology, of a spirit natural power supposed to work mischief and ruin, esp. to children.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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