Plural of fay, meaning fairies, elves, or magical supernatural beings in folklore; or third-person singular verb meaning to fit or join.
From Old English 'fægge' and Old French 'fae,' possibly from Latin 'Fata' (the Fates). Used in folklore and literature to describe magical creatures of Celtic and European traditions.
The word 'fay' appears in Shakespeare and magical literature, connecting our modern concept of 'fairy' to ancient beliefs about fate and magical beings!
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