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Meaning of swan maiden | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A woman able to shapeshift between human and swan forms.

Examples

“On the other hand, the kobolds, brownies, and other household sprites who are not merely benign, but helpful, if well treated; the elf-maids who marry ⟳ mortals, the swan-maidens, and the like ⟳, bear ⟳ the stamp ⟳ of Teutonic fancy.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

swan mark Swan Marsh swan mussel swan neck swan neck deformity Swan Point

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