Athae

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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

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References

  1. 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