Meaning kelpie
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kelpie1747, Scottish, of unknown origin, perhaps related to Gaelic colpach "heifer, steer, colt;" colpa "cow, horse." The Lowland name of a demon in the shape of a horse that was reputed [..]
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kelpiea water being inhabiting the lochs and pools of Scotland (each-uisge in Gaelic)
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kelpienoun Definition: shape-shifting water horse of folklore thought to haunt the rivers and lakes of Scotland and Ireland Example Sentence: When the bridle on the kelpie came loose, the rider found himself diving to a watery grave.
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kelpieFabulous spirit, generally in the form of horse, supposed to haunt ferries and fords.
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kelpiemischievous water spirit.
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kelpieWater spirit usually in the form of a horse that would drown travellers.
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