BEL
From Tolkien Gateway
BEL, or MBEL, is a Primitive Quendian root signifying "large".[1]
Derivatives
- Quenya: melek ("mighty"); melehta ("mighty"); melehte ("might, power (inherent)")[1]
- Sindarin: beleg; belaith ("mighty")[1]
Other versions of the legendarium
In the Etymologies appears the root BEL-, signifying "strong".[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. 115, 150 (roots appearing as "BEL-, MBEL-")
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 352
| The Sundocarme "Large & Small" Group | |
| BEL, MBEL ("large") · KHAWA · PEYE · (POL) · TAW ("wood") · TUR ("strong, mighty") · YAN ("wide") | |
