Synonyms for kelpie

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kel-pee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɛl pi

Top 10 synonyms for kelpie

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Définition 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

Antonyms for kelpie

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