"Alfar" meaning in English

See Alfar in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: alf [singular]
Head templates: {{head|en|proper noun|singular|alf}} Alfar (singular alf)
  1. (Norse mythology) The elves as a group. Tags: Norse Categories (topical): Norse mythology Related terms: Æsir, Vanir
    Sense id: en-Alfar-en-name-FlaeHKte Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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