Plural of halfling; multiple creatures of small stature, particularly the fictional fantasy race.
From 'halfling' + '-s' (standard English plural). This straightforward plural form simply adds the regular '-s' ending to the singular noun 'halfling'.
The plural 'halflings' became globally recognized through Tolkien's works, making an archaic English plural pattern familiar to millions who've never studied Old English. Fantasy literature has become one of the most powerful forces reviving dormant English vocabulary.
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