imp
n.
little devil, small demon; mischievous child
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Imp
This article is about the mythical creature. For other uses see
IMP. An imp is a
mythological being similar to a
fairy or
demon, frequently described in
folklore and
superstition. The word is related to impious and derives from the term ympe, used to denote a young
grafted tree.Imps are usually described as mischievous more than seriously threatening, and as lesser beings rather than more important supernatural beings. The attendants of the
devil are sometimes described as imps. They are usually described as lively and having small stature.
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imp
Noun
1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
(synonym) elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie
(hypernym) fairy, faery, faerie, sprite
(hyponym) leprechaun
(classification) folklore
2. one who is playfully mischievous
(synonym) scamp, monkey, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag
(hypernym) child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling
(hyponym) terror, brat, little terror, holy terror
imp
imper., imperative, form used when making an order or request (Grammar)
Imp
(n.)
To graft; to insert as a scion.
(n.)
To graft with new feathers, as a wing; to splice a broken feather. Hence, Fig.: To repair; to extend; to increase; to strengthen to equip.
(n.)
Something added to, or united with, another, to lengthen it out or repair it, -- as, an addition to a beehive; a feather inserted in a broken wing of a bird; a length of twisted hair in a fishing line.
(n.)
An offspring; progeny; child; scion.
(n.)
A young or inferior devil; a little, malignant spirit; a puny demon; a contemptible evil worker.
(n.)
A shoot; a scion; a bud; a slip; a graft.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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