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Definition of Fairies
1. fairy [n] - See also: fairy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fairies
Literary usage of Fairies
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Reliques of Ancient English Poetry by Thomas Percy (1887)
"THE fairies FAREWELL. THIS humorous old song fell from the hand of the witty ...
The departure of fairies is here attributed to the abolition of monachism. ..."
2. A Midsummer-night's Dream by William Shakespeare (1903)
"What are Shakespeare's fairies in form, nature, character, and habits of life ?
Cite the passages which answer the following questions : How large are the ..."
3. Publications by Musical Antiquarian Society (1845)
"Farewell rewards and fairies ! Good housewives now may say ; For now foul ...
Lament, lament, old abbies, The fairies lost command ; They did but change ..."
4. Primitive Music: An Inquiry Into the Origin and Development of Music, Songs by Richard Wallaschek (1893)
"In the folklore of the Maoris, fairies play an important part. ... It must be
stated, however, that they had an idea of fairies before Europeans came to New ..."
5. Primitive Music: An Inquiry Into the Origin and Development of Music, Songs by Richard Wallaschek (1893)
"In the folklore of the Maoris, fairies play an important part. ... It must be
stated, however, that they had an idea of fairies before Europeans came to New ..."
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