Dû

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dû is a Sindarin word meaning nightfall, late evening, night, or dimness[1].

Etymology

From OS dogme, root DOȜ; and/or related PQ dōmi from related root DÔ.[2]

It is also associated with ndû.[2]

Examples

Cognates

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), p. 37
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", entry DOȜ, DÔ-
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