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yulda, pl. yuldar, is a Quenya word meaning "drink" or "draught".

Etymology

yulda comes from the root YUL (drink)[1] and the suffix -da (the passive product of an action).[2]

Examples

Yéni ve lintë yuldar avánier ('The years have passed like swift draughts')

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings: Eldarin Roots and Stems", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p.63-4
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings: Eldarin Roots and Stems", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p.52
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann, “Namárië (Farewell),” in The Road Goes Ever On, line 3