gorth

gorth is a Sindarin word meaning "horror".^[1]

[edit] Etymology

• Root NGUR^[1]

[edit] Examples

• Gorthaur

[edit] Other versions of the legendarium

In the Etymologies appears the Noldorin form goroth ("horror") and Doriathrin ngorth ("horror").^[2]

[edit] See also

• Sindarin gorthob
• Sindarin gorgor

References

1. ↑ ^{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)
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 377 (root ÑGOROTH)