lissë

From Tolkien Gateway

lissë is a Quenya word meaning "sweet".[1]

Examples[edit | edit source]

"mi oromardi lissë-miruvóreva ('of the sweet mead in lofty halls')[2]"
Namárië

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson)
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann, The Road Goes Ever On, "Namárië (Farewell)", line 4