Elf

The old traditions portray elves as tall, very beautiful, and extremely powerful.

Elvor
In Swedish folklore, forest elves were known as Elvor, or Grove Folk.

Elves in Modern Language
A person may have "elfin beauty" when they possess fine bones, light and silken hair, and large eyes. In Anglo-Saxon, 'aelfsciene' is an adjective that means 'as pretty as an elf'.

"Elf-shot" are prehistoric arrowheads picked up in ploughed fields (assumed to have been made by elves).

"Elf-bore" is a piece of wood from which the knot has fallen out to leave a hole.

"Elf-child" is one who may have been a changeling.

"Elf-cup" is a term used for a stone with a hollow in it that is filled with morning dew.

"Elf-fire" is another name for a Will o' the Wisp.

"Elf-locks" can be either knots in the hair (caused by elves deliberately twisting it in the night) or short, springy curls.

"Elf-taken" is used to describe temporary madness.

"Elf-twisted" is used to refer to a person who has suffered a stroke.

"Elf-bolt" is a disease of farm animals, said to be the result of being shot by elf arrows.