Fairy

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English

Etymology

Middle English fairie, from Old French faerie, from fae, from Vulgar Latin Fāta, goddess of fate, from Latin fātum, fate

Noun

fairy (plural fairies)

  1. A mythical being, usually small, slim, often with gauzy wings
  2. (derogatory slang) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

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Translations

mythical being

derogatory slang: male homosexual

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Derived terms

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