Antonyms for kelpie


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kel-pee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɛl pi


Definition of kelpie

Origin :
  • 1747, Scottish, of unknown origin, perhaps related to Gaelic colpach "heifer, steer, colt;" colpa "cow, horse." The Lowland name of a demon in the shape of a horse that was reputed to haunt lakes and rivers and to delight in causing drownings. But unlike its equivalents in Danish (nøkken) and Icelandic (nykur), it occasionally was benevolent, especially to millers by keeping their streams running.
  • As in poltergeist : noun ghost
  • As in water nymph : noun water spirit
  • As in phantasma : noun ghost
  • As in visitant : noun ghost
  • As in ghost : noun spirit of the dead
Example sentences :
  • It was the Kelpie, with an empty bag—a pillow-case, I believe—in her hand.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • My only excuse for them is, that I hoped by them to drive the Kelpie away.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • I began a series of persecutions of the Kelpie on my own account.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • The kelpie gave a hideous roar, and turned away to run from the wimble.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • I thought at first it was the Kelpie come after me, for it was a tall woman.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • I was not too much abashed to take notice that the Kelpie bridled at this.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • Mrs. Stedman's long-haired, blue Kelpie took a prize in the show of '95.
  • Extract from : « Concerning Cats » by Helen M. Winslow
  • Then,” said the kelpie “go home, and to-morrow you shall see Moneta and her child.
  • Extract from : « Fairy Book » by Sophie May
  • But the kelpie came every day, repeating the question, “Will you go now?”
  • Extract from : « Fairy Book » by Sophie May
  • I doobt he's a kelpie, or a hell-horse, or something no canny o' that kin'; for faith!
  • Extract from : « Robert Falconer » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for kelpie

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