Standelf
From Tolkien Gateway
Standelf was a small village in the southern regions of Buckland.[1]
Etymology
The name means "Stone-delving", from Old English stán "stone" and delf "a delving or burrow".[2]
David Salo suggests the "Old Hobbitish" form of the name was Stangedelf.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Part of the Shire" map
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Return of the Shadow, "The Second Phase: XVII. A Short Cut to Mushrooms, Notes", Note 5
- ↑ David Salo, "Hobbitish Place-names" dated 23 November 1998, Elfling (accessed 19 March 2024)