Perian

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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

Other forms

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

Cognates

Quenya Periando
Westron Banakil

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Sindarin nouns