Definition of "elfish" [elf•ish]

• Of or relating to elves. (adjective)
• Prankish; mischievous. (adjective)

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• "Saunders took it as a compliment; and, indeed, it was done with a kind of elfish grace, which cast a glamour over his eyes."
• "For "elfish" means bewitched by the elves, and hence vacant or absent in demeanour."
• "Mitch Daniels is a short, bald, kind of elfish looking man."