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sandman

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sand·man  (sndmn)
n.
A character in fairy tales and folklore who makes children go to sleep by sprinkling sand in their eyes.
sandman [ˈsændˌmæn]
n pl -men
(Myth & Legend / European Myth & Legend) (in folklore) a magical person supposed to put children to sleep by sprinkling sand in their eyes
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Noun1.sandman - an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy
elf, gremlin, imp, pixie, pixy, hob, brownie - (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
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