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The form is given to be common both in [[Noldorin]] and [[Ilkorin]]. | The form is given to be common both in [[Noldorin]] and [[Ilkorin]]. | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
*[[ | *[[Swanfleet|Nîn-in-'''Eilph''']] | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[category:Ilkorin words]] | [[category:Ilkorin words]] | ||
[[Category:Sindarin nouns]] | [[Category:Sindarin nouns]] |
Revision as of 19:18, 21 October 2011
Alph, pl. eilph is the Sindarin word for "swan".[1][2]
Etymology
From OS alpha, from Common Telerin alpa, itself from PQ alkwâ (root ÁLAK).[3][4]
Cognates
The form is given to be common both in Noldorin and Ilkorin.
Examples
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Appendix D: The Port of Lond Daer" (Note to discussion of the name Glanduin)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix E, "Pronunciation of Words and Names", "Consonants"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies"