"faefolk" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From fae + folk. Etymology templates: {{af|en|fae|folk}} fae + folk Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} faefolk pl (plural only)
  1. Synonym of fairy folk Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: fairy folk [synonym, synonym-of]
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