2. Mysterious; also, foolish. [Obs.]

Elv"ish*ly, adv. In an elvish manner. Sir W. Scott.

El"wand (?), n. [Obs.] See Ellwand.

E*ly"sian (?), a. [L. Elysius, fr. Elysium.] Pertaining, or the abode of the blessed after death; hence, yielding the highest pleasures; exceedingly delightful; beatific. "Elysian shades." Massinger. "Elysian age." Beattie.

This life of mortal breath

Is but a suburb of the life elysian.

Longfellow.

E*ly"sium (?), n.; pl. E. Elysiums (#), L. Elysia (#). [L., fr. Gr. &?;, &?; &?;, Elysian field.] (Anc. Myth.) 1. A dwelling place assigned to happy souls after death; the seat of future happiness; Paradise.

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