imp
noun
1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Similar word(s): brownie, elf, gremlin, hob, pixie, pixy
Definition categories: person, faerie, faery, fairy, fay, sprite
2. one who is playfully mischievous
Similar word(s): monkey, rapscallion, rascal, scalawag, scallywag, scamp
Definition categories: person, child, fry, kid, minor, nestling, nipper, shaver, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster
verb
1. (obsolete) To plant or engraft.
2. (archaic) To graft, implant; to set or fix.
3. (falconry) To engraft feathers into a bird's wing.
- "For, if I imp my wing on Thine" – Herbert (1633)
4. To eke out, strengthen, enlarge.