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fay

/feɪ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A mythical being or fairy in Irish and Celtic mythology.

  • noun

    A term used to refer to a female fairy or spirit in folklore.

Pronunciation
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Synonyms

affix , attach , put together , fairy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fay
say , play , day , may
Variants
List of all variants of fay that leads to same result
fay , fayed , faying , fays , faier , faiest , fayer , fayest , Morgan le Fay , Morgan le Fays
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'fay' can be traced back to Old English fae, meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantress'. It is also related to the Old Norse word fjölskyndr, meaning 'creature of the woods'.

Trivia
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  1. In some legends, fays were believed to be the souls of the dead.

  2. Fays were often depicted as having the ability to heal wounds and cure diseases.

  3. The term 'fay' has also been used in modern English to refer to a person who is believed to have magical powers or abilities.

Related Concepts
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  1. Fairy: A supernatural being, often small in size, with magical powers, and capable of granting wishes or causing mischief.

  2. Mythology: A body of stories, including gods, heroes, and traditions, that people of a particular culture believe to explain the origin and natural phenomena of the world.

Culture
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In Irish and Celtic mythology, fays were believed to possess magical powers and could help or harm humans. They were often depicted as small, mischievous beings with the ability to shape-shift. Fays have been a popular subject in literature, particularly in fairy tales, and have appeared in various forms of art and music.

How to Memorize "fay"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, mischievous creature with magical powers. Imagine it wearing a tiny crown and waving a wand.
    - Imagine a forest filled with these magical beings, dancing and playing around you.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fay' with the image of a fairy or a magical being. Think of the word 'enchantress' or 'creature of the woods'.
    - Associate the word 'fay' with the stories and tales you have heard about fairies and their magical abilities.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase by associating the word 'fay' with a memorable sentence or phrase. For example, 'Fairies Are Yummy, Yielding Enchantment'.
    - Create a mental image of a fairy and repeat the word 'fay' to yourself each time you encounter it in your studies.

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