Yunquë
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yunque is the number twelve (12) in Quenya.[1][2]
Etymology
It is a composite from yú + ence "double six". PQ form given also as yu-(e)neke > yunuk(w)[3] > yunke.
Note that both ence and yunce were later changed to enque and yunque due to the influence of minquë. After that, yunque is perceived as yú + enque
Cognates
Other versions
An earlier word for "twelve" was rasta[4] seen in the word yúrasta "24; double-12".
It was also supported by the stem RÁSAT[5]
References
- ↑ Vinyar Tengwar, Number 47, February 2005
- ↑ Vinyar Tengwar, Number 48, December 2005
- ↑ Vinyar Tengwar, Number 42, July 2001 p.24, 31
- ↑ Parma Eldalamberon 14, p. 17, note 6.
- ↑ Ardalambion, Quenya numbers