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faëry

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An archaic and poetic spelling of "fairy," referring to the enchanted creatures of folklore; evokes a world of magic, illusion, and otherworldly beauty, often associated with Celtic mythology.

Detailed Definition
The term 'faëry' evokes a sense of enchantment and otherworldliness, often associated with folklore and myth. In the context of the poem, it enhances the imagery of a moonlit scene, suggesting a magical quality to the moonshine that washes over the stars. This archaic spelling adds a lyrical and whimsical touch to the poem's atmosphere.
Example
Example in poetry:
"A faëry moonshine washing pale the crowds Of pointed stars" (fairy, enchanted); "The faëry rings in the meadow grass" (folklore); "A faëry queen with wings of gossamer" (mythological); "The faëry lights danced on the water" (magical imagery); "He wandered in a faëry trance of delight" (psychological)
Additional Notes
The word 'faëry' is used in the poem to describe a magical quality of moonshine, enhancing the enchanting imagery.; Found in the poem, A Petition by Amy Lowell
Other Meanings of “faëry”
Also Known As
faerie enchanted realm fairy domain otherworldly elfin Nymph sprite
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