Definition of "water-kelpie" [water-kelpie]

• A spirit or demon supposed to dwell in water. See kelpie. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Pop this water-kelpie in the bath-tub and then bed her with two hot bricks, a dram and a basin of broth."
• ""A water-kelpie," murmured another of the Captain's gigs, a Scotchman."
• "England we find her congener in the water-kelpie, who lurks in pools lying in wait for victims."