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'''oiale''' is | '''oiale''' is a [[Quenya]] adverb meaning "forever, eternally, in eternity,<ref>{{PE|Eldarin}}, p. 69</ref> everlastingly"<ref>{{RGEO|Namarie}}, line 14</ref>. It can also be used as a noun for "everlasting [?age]"<ref>{{HM|LR}}, [[The Etymologies]]</ref> | ||
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The word could have be the [[ | The word could have be the [[Sundocarmë|Root]] [[OY]] or a stem like ''[[oio]]'' "an endless period", plus the ending ''[[-lë]]''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:05, 21 June 2019
oiale is a Quenya adverb meaning "forever, eternally, in eternity,[1] everlastingly"[2]. It can also be used as a noun for "everlasting [?age]"[3]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word could have be the Root OY or a stem like oio "an endless period", plus the ending -lë.
References
- ↑ 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. 69
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann, The Road Goes Ever On, "Namárië (Farewell)", line 14
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, The Etymologies
