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fairy godmother

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fairy godmother
n.
A generous benefactor.
fairy godmother
n
1. a character in certain fairy stories who brings unexpected benefits to the hero or heroine
2. any benefactress, esp an unknown one
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fairy godmotherfairy godmother - a generous benefactor                
benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
2.fairy godmotherfairy godmother - a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine
faerie, faery, fairy, fay, sprite - a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Translations
fairy godmother n → fata buona
fairy godmother n → fata buona


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I am sure that had the fairy godmother appeared just then and touched Irene with her wand, David would have been interested rather than astonished.
The Little White Bird by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
But, you see, you ARE so like the fairy godmother in the bright little books
Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles View in context
"This is a gay figure, Pip," said she, making her crutch stick play round me, as if she, the fairy godmother who had changed me, were bestowing the finishing gift.
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles View in context
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