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eldritch

American  
[el-drich] / ˈɛl drɪtʃ /
Also eldrich;

adjective

  1. eerie; weird; spooky.

eldritch British  
/ ˈɛldrɪtʃ /

adjective

  1. poetic unearthly; weird

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Etymology

Origin of eldritch

First recorded in 1500–10; earlier elrich, elphrish; of disputed origin: probably elf + Middle English riche “realm, kingdom”

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