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'''''elf''''' is a [[ | '''''elf''''' is a [[Gnomish]] word meaning "five".<ref name=PE11>{{PE|11}}, p. 53</ref> While appearing without any designated language in the source, [[Patrick H. Wynne]] has drawn the conclusion that the word is Gnomish.<ref name=VT>{{VT|48a}}, p. 20 (note 17)</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:57, 1 November 2012
elf is a Gnomish word meaning "five".[1] While appearing without any designated language in the source, Patrick H. Wynne has drawn the conclusion that the word is Gnomish.[2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Cognates[edit | edit source]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, "I-Lam na-Ngoldathon: The Grammar and Lexicon of the Gnomish Tongue", in Parma Eldalamberon XI (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and Patrick H. Wynne), p. 53
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Eldarin Hands, Fingers & Numerals and Related Writings — Part Two" (edited by Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 48, December 2005, p. 20 (note 17)
