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selkie
SEL-kee · noun · informal
A mythical seal that can take human form
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A creature of Scottish (especially Orkney and Shetland) folklore that lives as a seal in the sea but can shed its skin to become human.
“The auld tale tells o' a fisherman who wed a selkie.”
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selkie In A Sentence
The auld tale tells o' a fisherman who wed a selkie.
Origin & Usage
Scots (Insular), from 'selch/selk' (seal) + diminutive '-ie'.
People Also Ask
What is a 'selkie'?
A selkie is a mythical creature from Scottish folklore that lives as a seal in the sea but can shed its skin to take human form on land.
Where do selkie legends come from?
They are especially strong in the folklore of Orkney and Shetland. The word is Scots, from 'selch/selk' (seal) plus the diminutive '-ie'.
How is 'selkie' spelled?
Common variants include 'silkie' and 'selchie', all referring to the same seal-folk of the tales.
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