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oiale

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oiale is a a Quenya adverb meaning "forever, eternally, in eternity,[1] everlastingly"[2]. It can also be used as a noun for "everlasting [?age]"[3]

Etymology

The word could have be the Root OY or a stem like oio "an endless period" plus an ending -le.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Parma Eldalamberon 17
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann, The Road Goes Ever On, "Namárië (Farewell)", line 14
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, The Etymologies
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