Aulendur, was a name used for those Noldor who entered Aulë's service, and who in return received instruction from him. Mahtan is the only named member. Tolkien first wrote this word as Aulendil.[1]
Etymology
Aulendur is Quenya for "Servant of Aulë", from -ndur ("servant").
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", pp. 365-6, note 61