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This article is from the Vampires FAQ, by BJ Kuehl bj@alpha1.csd.uwm.edu with numerous contributions by others.

03 Why do you spell "vampyre" with a 'y'?

"Vampyre" is an older spelling of the word "vampire" and was used
predominantly during the 1700s and 1800s [see 2.02]. Its use in the
group's title is to provide a more gothic feel. There is no difference
between a "vampire" and a "vampyre."

 

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