má
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má (d. mát, pl. máli) is a Quenya word meaning "hand".[1]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Other forms[edit | edit source]
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Lungumá = "Heavyhand"
- mátengwië = "language of the hands"
- ve fanyar máryat Elentári ortanë = "has uplifted her hands like clouds"
See also[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Eldarin Hands, Fingers & Numerals and Related Writings — Part One" (edited by Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 47, February 2005, p. 6
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", entry "MAȜ"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part One: III. The Lost Road, (ii) The Númenórean chapters", Fíriel's song, pp. 71-72
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings: Eldarin Roots and Stems", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 161