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n. - A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers.

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  • The sharp reprimand was not lost upon her, and in time it came to pass that for "fay" she said "succeed"; that she no longer spoke of
  • Now you know the way the stomach an 'nerves fay in.
  • You are a fay, and we have no care for your company.
  • Who would do anything for 1 million bucks: ryan fay.
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  • Try being "fey" (mischievous; supernatural; strange) with a leprechaun and you might see the elusive wood "fay." (a fairy; an elf)
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