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'''''kwāră''''' is a [[Primitive Quendian]] word for "fist of hand".<ref name=PM>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 318 (note 7)</ref><ref name=VT>{{VT|47a}}, pp. 8, 22 (note 21)</ref> | '''''kwāră''''' (alternative form '''''kwārē''''') is a [[Primitive Quendian]] word for "fist of hand".<ref name=PM>{{PM|Dwarves}}, p. 318 (note 7)</ref><ref name=VT>{{VT|47a}}, pp. 8, 22 (note 21)</ref><ref name=PE17>{{PE|17}}, pp. 42, 158</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The word derives from [[Sundocarme|root]] [[KWAR]].<ref name=PM/><ref name=VT/> | The word derives from [[Sundocarme|root]] [[KWAR]].<ref name=PM/><ref name=VT/> | ||
Revision as of 22:47, 13 July 2011
kwāră (alternative form kwārē) is a Primitive Quendian word for "fist of hand".[1][2][3]
Etymology
The word derives from root KWAR.[1][2]
Derivatives
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "Of Dwarves and Men", p. 318 (note 7)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Eldarin Hands, Fingers & Numerals and Related Writings — Part One" (edited by Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 47, February 2005, pp. 8, 22 (note 21)
- ↑ 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. 42, 158
