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- proper noun The
land of theelves . Home of the elves.
Etymologies
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Examples
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During the 1930s, elvish Americans (and Canadians) were recruited to work in Elfland, which then had a labor shortage.
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Moving into fantasy: If Elfland is cheaper than our world, living there and commuting to here might make sense.
February 22nd, 2006 2006
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The man who spent seven years in Elfland with its queen, and when he returned was unable to say anything but the truth.
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Several well-known legends make sense if we assume that Elfland is matriarchal rather than patriarchal.
September 20th, 2006 2006
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I have a general idea of the setting: Elfland is at about our level of technology, and they don't ordinarily use anything they consider magical.
Katrina, Katrina 2005
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Writing: "My Day in Elfland" (working title) -- Got the beginning down.
Katrina, Katrina 2005
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Writing: "My Day in Elfland" -- A bit more added to the story-like outline, and I have a sense of the viewpoint character.
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Writing: "My Day in Elfland" (working title, needs changing) -- Yesterday while I did laundry, I worked out most of the plot in my head.
Science News 2005
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Writing: "Crossings" (working title; formerly "My Day in Elfland") -- I've now got the ending, which requires reshaping the viewpoint character slightly.
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I've been thinking about dumpster diving in Elfland.
September 20th, 2006 2006
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