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A Brief, Etymological History of Christmas Elves – Useless Etymology
https://uselessetymology.com/2023/12/20/a-brief-etymological-history-of-christmas-elves/
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In Old English, your average elf (or ælf or ylfe) belonged on the naughty list: They were malicious, imp-like creatures, blamed for mischief, mayhem and evil. At the time, another word for a nightm…
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