Narquelië

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Narquelië was the tenth month of the year, according to the Stewards' Reckoning of Gondor (and inherited from the Kings' Reckoning), following the harvest feast of Yáviérë, and preceding Hísimë. Narquelië corresponded to Winterfilth in the Shire Calendar (approximately modern 22 September through 21 October).[1]

Etymology

Narquelië is a Quenya word meaning "Sun-fading".[2]

Cognates

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix D, "The Calendars"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "I. The Cottage of Lost Play", The Trees of Kortirion, p. 41
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