alph
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alph, pl. eilph is the Sindarin word for "swan".[1][2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
From OS alpha, from Common Telerin alpa, itself from PQ alkwâ (root ÁLAK).[3][4]
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Alphros = "Swan Foam"
- Elphir = "Swan Lord"
- Nîn-in-Eilph = "Water-lands of the Swans"
Cognates[edit | edit source]
The form is given to be common both in Noldorin and Ilkorin.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Appendix D: The Port of Lond Daer" (Note to discussion of the name Glanduin)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix E, "Pronunciation of Words and Names", "Consonants"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", alqua
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", ÁLAK
