Linta

*linta (pl. linte) is a quenya word meaning "swift".

[edit] Etymology

The etymology is not clear, but perhaps hints to a Root *LIN or *LIT

[edit] Examples

"Yéni ve lintë yuldar avánier ('The years have passed like swift draughts')"

― Namárië

[edit] See also

• lintie

[edit] Cognates

• Sindarin ?lim

[edit] Inspiration

This word is a relic from Tolkien's juvenile language called Nevbosh. In that language lint means "quick, clever, nimble"^[1]

[edit] References

1. ↑ The Monsters and the Critics p. 205, 206