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Even so, her powers could not go unknowledged: Aine, goddess of light, was transmogrified into a leannan sidhe, a magical fairy queen whose powers could be used for mischief.
Goddess Inspiration Oracle: Aine | the blog of author, illustrator and designer Kris Waldherr 2007
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"Never mind, a leannan, " he said, patting her black-clad shoulder.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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"I've brought ye a wee bit to eat, a leannan, " she said briskly, nudging the barely touched bowl of parritch and plate of cold toast aside to make room for the fresh provisions.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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"Dinna fash yourself for it, a leannan, " Jamie said, and kissed her affectionately on the brow.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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"Brianna-a leannan" He made a move to comfort her, but she drew back, arms folded tight across her stomach.
Drums of Autumn Gabaldon, Diana 1997
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"Dinna weep, a leannan, dinna be troubled, " he murmured.
Drums of Autumn Gabaldon, Diana 1997
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The poor mortals in the tales of leannan sidhe often died of sorrow.
My Lagan Love 1965
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In Scottish Gaelic a "leannan-sidhe" is a Faery Lover.
My Lagan Love 1965
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Fos nuax; louire, i.e. leannan no ftnpax a j, eann 'hir pbolta.
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"I'll be along, then, a leannan; Arch will be wanting his supper.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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