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The word derives from the [[Sundocarme|root]] [[AD]].<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, '''AD'''</ref> | The word derives from the [[Sundocarme|root]] [[AD]].<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, '''AD'''</ref> | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
* ''[[Annon-in-Gelydh]]'' | * ''[[Annon-in-Gelydh]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 08:59, 28 September 2016
annon is Sindarin for 'great door' or 'gate'.[1]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word derives from the root AD.[2]
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Annon-in-Gelydh
- Forannest - The northernmost gate of Rammas Echor
- Morannon - "Black Gate"
- Sirannon - "Gate-stream"
Cognates[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", annon
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", AD
