erlking

Senso (Inglese)

In German literature and modern folklore, a malicious elf or spirit who preys on children.

Traduzioni

Pronunciato come (IPA)
/ˈɜːlkɪŋ/
Etimologia (Inglese)

Partial calque of German Erlkönig (literally “alder-king”), a mistranslation of Danish ellerkonge (“king of the elves”).

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