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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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*Elphrish, a. [Prob. an alteration of elrish Elrich(e after elfish.] Frequented by elves. —1613
Forbes
Comm. Rev. (1614) 181.
Ghostly and elphrish places full of panike terrour
