Dwimmerlaik - Revision history

Sage at 08:17, 26 April 2012

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	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a name given to [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]] by [[Éowyn]] (as [[Dernhelm]]) when she confronted him during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]].<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>		'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a name given to [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]] by [[Éowyn]] (as [[Dernhelm]]) when she confronted him during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]].<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>

−	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the [[Wraiths]] or rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.~~{{fact}}~~	+	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the [[Wraiths]] or rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.<ref>[[David Day]], ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]''</ref>
	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

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	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.		[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.

−	It is not clear if the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytla\|holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantoms\|phantom]]; therefore when Éowyn confronted the Witch-King she likely rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.	+	It is not clear if the word refers to a generic creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytla\|holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantoms\|phantom]]; therefore when Éowyn confronted the Witch-King she likely rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.

	[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However, other than the appearance of the root ''dwimor-'' to describe [[Lothlórien]], there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races.<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>		[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However, other than the appearance of the root ''dwimor-'' to describe [[Lothlórien]], there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races.<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>

Morgan at 11:59, 21 February 2012

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

−	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{LR\|LRI}}</ref>	+	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{HM\|LRI}}</ref>

	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.		[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.

Morgan at 11:59, 21 February 2012

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

−	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{LR\|LRI}</ref>	+	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{LR\|LRI}}</ref>

	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.		[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.

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2012-02-21T11:59:26Z

Corrected ref

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

−	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{HM\|UI}~~}, p. 562~~</ref>	+	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{LR\|LRI}</ref>

	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.		[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.

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Wikt link

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	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{HM\|UI}}, p. 562</ref>		The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{HM\|UI}}, p. 562</ref>

−	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''(gwe)dwimor'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.	+	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.

	It is not clear if the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytla\|holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantoms\|phantom]]; therefore when Éowyn confronted the Witch-King she likely rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.		It is not clear if the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytla\|holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantoms\|phantom]]; therefore when Éowyn confronted the Witch-King she likely rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.

Morgan: Added info + tweaked

2012-02-21T11:39:23Z

Added info + tweaked

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−	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a name given to [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]] by [[Éowyn]] (as [[Dernhelm]]) when she confronted him during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>.	+	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a name given to [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]] by [[Éowyn]] (as [[Dernhelm]]) when she confronted him during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]].<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>

−	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the [[Wraiths]] or rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.	+	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the [[Wraiths]] or rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.{{fact}}
	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	~~It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art") cf. [[Dwimordene]], [[Dwimorberg]]; from the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.~~

−	It is ~~not clear whether the word refers~~ to ~~a creature~~ of ~~the Rohanese folklore (like the~~ [[~~holbytlan~~]]~~), specifically a~~ [[~~phantom~~]]~~; therefore when Eowyn confronted the Witch-King she rather identified him with one~~, ~~than coining the word on that moment~~.	+	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{HM\|UI}}, p. 562</ref>

−	[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However other than the appearance of the root ''dwimor-'' to describe [[~~Lothlorien~~]], there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>.	+	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''(gwe)dwimor'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.
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		+	It is not clear if the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytla\|holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantoms\|phantom]]; therefore when Éowyn confronted the Witch-King she likely rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.
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		+	[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However, other than the appearance of the root ''dwimor-'' to describe [[Lothlórien]], there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races.<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>
	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Dwimordene]]		*[[Dwimordene]]

Sage at 19:30, 19 January 2012

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	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a name given to [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]] by [[Éowyn]] (as [[Dernhelm]]) when she confronted him during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>.		'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a name given to [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]] by [[Éowyn]] (as [[Dernhelm]]) when she confronted him during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>.

−	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.	+	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the [[Wraiths]] or rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.
	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
	It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art") cf. [[Dwimordene]], [[Dwimorberg]]; from the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.		It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art") cf. [[Dwimordene]], [[Dwimorberg]]; from the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.

−	It is not clear whether the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytlan]]) therefore when Eowyn confronted the Witch-King she rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.	+	It is not clear whether the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantom]]; therefore when Eowyn confronted the Witch-King she rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.

−	[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>.	+	[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However other than the appearance of the root ''dwimor-'' to describe [[Lothlorien]], there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>.
	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Dwimordene]]		*[[Dwimordene]]
−		+	*[[Dwimorberg]]
	{{references}}		{{references}}
	[[Category:Epithets]]		[[Category:Epithets]]
	[[Category:Nazgûl]]		[[Category:Nazgûl]]
	[[fi:Dwimordene#Nimestä]]		[[fi:Dwimordene#Nimestä]]

Sage at 18:35, 19 January 2012

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	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.		By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.
	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art") cf. [[~~Dwimmordene~~]]; from the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.	+	It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art") cf. [[Dwimordene]], [[Dwimorberg]]; from the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.

	It is not clear whether the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytlan]]) therefore when Eowyn confronted the Witch-King she rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.		It is not clear whether the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytlan]]) therefore when Eowyn confronted the Witch-King she rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.
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	[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>.		[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>.
	==See also==		==See also==
−	*[[~~Dwimmordene~~]]	+	*[[Dwimordene]]

	{{references}}		{{references}}

Sage at 17:23, 19 January 2012

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−	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a ~~title of the~~ [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]]~~, granted him in defiance~~ by [[Éowyn]] ~~in her guise~~ as [[Dernhelm]] during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>.	+	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a name given to [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]] by [[Éowyn]] (as [[Dernhelm]]) when she confronted him during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>.
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		+	By extension, it is possible that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general.
	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
−	It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art"); cf. the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.	+	It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art") cf. [[Dwimmordene]]; from the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.

−	It is not clear whether the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytlan]]) therefore when Eowyn confronted the Witch-King she rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment~~. There is some possibility that ''Dwimmerlaik'' is how the [[Rohirrim]] called the rumors of the [[Nazgûl]] in general~~.	+	It is not clear whether the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytlan]]) therefore when Eowyn confronted the Witch-King she rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.

	[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>.		[[David Day]] in ''[[A Tolkien Bestiary]]'' considered that a Dwimmerlaik is any creature of Rohanese superstitious folklore that includes [[Elves]] and [[Ents]]. However there is no indication in Tolkien's writings that the word pre-existed or that it was used for other races<ref>http://tolkien.slimy.com/essays/DayBooks.html</ref>.
−		+	==See also==
		+	*[[Dwimmordene]]

	{{references}}		{{references}}
	[[Category:Epithets]]		[[Category:Epithets]]
		+	[[Category:Nazgûl]]
	[[fi:Dwimordene#Nimestä]]		[[fi:Dwimordene#Nimestä]]

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−	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a title of the [[Lord of the Nazgûl]], granted him in defiance by [[Éowyn]] in her guise as [[Dernhelm]] during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>.	+	'''Dwimmerlaik''' was a title of the [[Witch-king\|Lord of the Nazgûl]], granted him in defiance by [[Éowyn]] in her guise as [[Dernhelm]] during the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK\|Battle}}</ref>.
	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
	It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art"); cf. the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.		It means 'phantom' (lit. "magical art"); cf. the [[Old English]] word ''gedwimer'' 'sorcery'.

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	The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{HM\|UI}}, p. 562</ref>		The word ''dwimmerlaik'' is said to mean "work of necromancy, [[spectres\|spectre]]" in the [[Rohirric\|language of Rohan]].<ref>{{HM\|UI}}, p. 562</ref>

−	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''(gwe)dwimor'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.	+	[[Christina Scull]] and [[Wayne G. Hammond]] have suggested that ''dwimmerlaik'' derives from [[Middle English]] ''dweomer'', [[Old English]] ''[[Wiktionary:gedwimor\|(gwe)dwimor]]'', ''-er'' ("illusion, phantom") + Middle English ''-layk'', ''-laik'' ("play").<ref>{{HM\|RC}}, p. 562</ref> See also ''[[Dwimordene]]'', ''[[Dwimorberg]]''.

	It is not clear if the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytla\|holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantoms\|phantom]]; therefore when Éowyn confronted the Witch-King she likely rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.		It is not clear if the word refers to a creature of the Rohanese folklore (like the [[holbytla\|holbytlan]]), specifically a [[phantoms\|phantom]]; therefore when Éowyn confronted the Witch-King she likely rather identified him with one, than coining the word on that moment.