English Explanatory Dictionary

erlking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In German literature and modern folklore, a malicious elf or spirit who preys on children.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of erlking.

Pronunciation

/ˈɜːlkɪŋ/

Word forms

erlking erlkings erl-king

Etymology

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

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