Obs. rare–1. [f. ELF sb.] trans. To tangle or twist (hair) as an elf might do.
1605. Shaks., Lear, II. iii. 10. Ile … elfe all my haires in knots.
1721–1800. Bailey, To Elfe the Hair, to tie it up in Knots or Ringlets.
Obs. rare–1. [f. ELF sb.] trans. To tangle or twist (hair) as an elf might do.
1605. Shaks., Lear, II. iii. 10. Ile … elfe all my haires in knots.
1721–1800. Bailey, To Elfe the Hair, to tie it up in Knots or Ringlets.
