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'''''nêl''''',<ref>{{VT|42b}}, p. 25</ref> or '''''neleð''''',<ref>{{VT|48a}}, pp. 6, 21 (note 23)</ref> is the number three (3, III) in [[Sindarin]]. | |||
In [[Noldorin]], the precursor of Sindarin, three is '''''neledh''''', which evolved to '''''neled''''' in later Noldorin. The word derives from [[Sundocarme|root]] [[NEL]].<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 376</ref><ref name=AI>{{HM|AI}}, pp. 92, 150 (note 6)</ref> | |||
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nêl,[1] or neleð,[2] is the number three (3, III) in Sindarin.
In Noldorin, the precursor of Sindarin, three is neledh, which evolved to neled in later Noldorin. The word derives from root NEL.[3][4]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor: Appendix: The Eldarin numerals" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 42, July 2001, p. 25
- ↑ 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, pp. 6, 21 (note 23)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 376
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator, pp. 92, 150 (note 6)
