"wee folk" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} wee folk pl (plural only)
  1. (mythology) Small magical humanoid creatures such as fairies. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Mythology Synonyms: little people, wee folks

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