Scottish or poetic word meaning 'from' or related to fairies and magical folk; also refers to the supernatural beings themselves.
From Scottish English and Middle English, ultimately from Old English 'fægon.' The word has ancient Germanic roots and has been used in Scottish literature for centuries to describe both the preposition and magical creatures.
The word 'fae' has exploded in modern fantasy and online communities—it's now used as a gender-neutral identifier, showing how old words get brand new meanings when younger generations reclaim them for self-expression.
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