má

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má (d. mát, pl. máli) is a Quenya word meaning "hand".[1]

Etymology

PQ *maȝ, root MAȜ[2]

Other forms

  • máryat: his/her two hands
  • mannar: into hands[3]
  • mánta: their hand
    • mántat: their hands[4]

Examples

  • ve fanyar máryat Elentári ortanë = "has uplifted her hands like clouds" (Namárië)

See also

References

  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, p. 6
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, The Etymologies, p. 371
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part One: III. The Lost Road, (ii) The Númenórean chapters", Fíriel's Song, pp. 71-72
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings: Eldarin Roots and Stems", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 161
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