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nen is a Sindarin (and Noldorin)[1] noun meaning "water" (being used for a small body of water like a lake, pool, lesser river, or tributary).[2][3][4]

Etymology

In the Etymologies, Noldorin nen derives from the root NEN.[1]

Examples

Cognates

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Three: The Etymologies", p. 376
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", entry nen
  3. ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, pp. 327-8
  4. ↑ 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), p. 77 (form appearing as "nĕn"
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