AYAK

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AYAK is a Primitive Quendian root signifying "sharp, pointed".[1]

Derivatives

  • Quenya: aika ("sharp"); aikale ("a peak"); aikasse ("mountain peak")
  • Noldorin: oeg ("sharp, pointed, piercing"); oegas ("mountain peak")

Related words

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 349 (appearing as "AYAK-")
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 349; note that Tolkien wrote "?Related", indicating an uncertainty
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