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n. - The enchanted realm of fairies; A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers.

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  • Of perilous seas, in faery lands forlorn.
  • Another query about fairies, spelled as "faery" this time.
  • It need not just be saltwater habitats either: many of the Celtic "faery" tales link the Fair Folk with lakes and lochs.
  • And bravely famed in faery lore
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  • The "faerie" (visionary) told the "fairy" (an imaginary being with magical powers) that he'll take the "ferry" (a boat designed to transport passengers or goods) across the mystical river.
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