"nimphe" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnimf(ə)/ Forms: nimphes [plural]
Etymology: From Old French nimphe, from Latin nympha, from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē). Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|fro|nimphe}} Old French nimphe, {{der|enm|la|nympha}} Latin nympha, {{der|enm|grc|νύμφη}} Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē) Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} nimphe, {{enm-noun|nimphes}} nimphe (plural nimphes)
  1. nymph (mythological being) Categories (topical): Female people, Greek mythology Synonyms: nymphe, nemphe
    Sense id: en-nimphe-enm-noun-l8B~Oweq Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header

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