gorth
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gorth is a Sindarin word meaning "horror".[1]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Examples[edit | edit source]
Other versions of the legendarium[edit | edit source]
In the Etymologies appears the Noldorin form goroth ("horror") and Doriathrin ngorth ("horror").[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Appendix C. Elvish names for the Orcs", p. 415 (Author's note 28)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 377 (root ÑGOROTH)