Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Elvish · Elv·ish · IPA /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ 01 a. Pertaining to elves; implike; mischievous; weird; also, vacant; absent in demeanor. See Elfish. 1. Pertaining to elves; implike; mischievous; weird; also, vacant; absent in demeanor. See Elfish. See: Elfish “He seemeth elvish by his countenance.” — Chaucer. 2. Mysterious; also, foolish.[Obs.]