ˈfɛərɪ n. & adj. --n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
small imaginary being with magical powers. 2 sl. derog. a
male homosexual. --adj. of fairies, fairy-like,
delicate, small. øfairy
cake a small
individual iced
sponge cake. fairy
cycle a small
bicycle for a
child. fairy
godmother a benefactress. fairy
lights small
coloured lights
esp. for
outdoor decoration. fairy ring a ring of darker
grass caused by
fungi. fairy story (or tale) 1 a
tale about fairies. 2 an
incredible story; a fabrication. øøfairy-like adj. [ME f. OF
faerie f. fae FAY]