Definition
ouphs
noun
- Plural of ouph; mischievous supernatural creatures or elves in folklore and fantasy literature.
Usage: archaic or literary; variant spelling of 'oafs' in some contexts, but primarily refers to fairy-like beings
Examples
- The old tales spoke of ouphs dancing in the moonlight.
- Medieval manuscripts described ouphs as trickster spirits of the forest.
- In fantasy novels, ouphs often guard hidden treasures.
- The children imagined ouphs hiding in the garden at dusk.