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'''''athae''''' (also ''athe'') is a [[Sindarin]] word given no direct translation, except for what can be determined from its etymology.<ref name=PE>{{PE|17}} pp. 49, 100, 148</ref> | '''''athae''''' (also ''athe'') is a [[Sindarin]] word given no direct translation, except for what can be determined from its etymology.<ref name=PE>{{PE|17}} pp. 49, 100, 148</ref> It is related to words having to do with help, therefore it probably means *"helpful" or *"beneficial". | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:00, 8 November 2012
athae (also athe) is a Sindarin word given no direct translation, except for what can be determined from its etymology.[1] It is related to words having to do with help, therefore it probably means *"helpful" or *"beneficial".
Etymology[edit | edit source]
- Primitive Quendian aÞayā, from root ATH[1]
Examples[edit | edit source]
Cognates[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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) pp. 49, 100, 148
