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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

elf/fairy/goblin/sprite

0Orlando Bloom is well-known for his portrayal of an elf in 01i00the Lord of the Rings02i00 movies.02br
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00Is "elf" in the above synonymous with "fair/goblin/sprite?" Thanks.0-
  

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0No. In Lord of the Rings there are several different 'races' of sentient creatures. One race is called 'Elf'.

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0No. In Lord of the Rings there are several different 'races' of sentient creatures. One race is called 'Elf'. It' the Proper Noun for their race. You can't change their name on a whim, any more than you could start calling Audi cars Ferraris.0-