n. (pl. elves) 1 a mythological being, esp. one that is small and mischievous. 2 a sprite or little creature. elf-lock a tangled mass of hair. elfish adj. elvish adj.
[ OE f. Gmc ]
ELF
Meaning of ELF in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012