cáno

cáno (pron. [ˈkaːno]) is a Quenya and Telerin noun which means "commander", but usually refers to a lesser rank, as one who would serve the highest chief.

Etymology

Primitive Elvish form kânô "crier, herald" from Root KAN

Cognates

• Sindarin caun.

See also

• Canafinwë = Strong-voiced of Finwë; Cáno was the short version of his name.
• Findacáno
• Turucáno

References

• Quenya Corpus Wordlist compiled by Helge Fauskanger