Dwarf ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dwarf ( noun )

1. A person of very short stature, typically less than 4"10", due to a medical condition.
2. A mythical being of small size, said to possess magical powers.

Origin:

Old english dweorg, of germanic origin; related to dutch dwerg and german zwerg.

Examples:

1. The dwarf was only three feet tall.
2. The dwarf had a genetic condition that caused his short stature.
3. In the story, the dwarves lived in a mine.
4. The dwarves in the story were skilled at metalworking.
5. The dwarf in the story had a long white beard.

(As a verb)

Dwarf ( verb )

1. A person of very short stature, typically less than 4"10", due to a medical condition.
2. A mythical being of small size, said to possess magical powers.

Origin:

Old english dweorg, of germanic origin; related to dutch dwerg and german zwerg.

Examples:

1. The dwarf was only three feet tall.
2. The dwarf had a genetic condition that caused his short stature.
3. In the story, the dwarves lived in a mine.
4. The dwarves in the story were skilled at metalworking.
5. The dwarf in the story had a long white beard.