Perian

Perian (lit. "Halfling") pl. Periain and Periannath is the Sindarin name for Hobbits.

Etymology

Hypothetical OS *Periando (there were no Hobbits in the First Age) from the Root PER "half"

Other forms

• i-Pheriannath: demostrating nasal mutation (in-Periannath)

Cognates

• Quenya Periando
• Westron Banakil