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As a sub section of [[Tolkien linguistics]] in general, the word | As a sub section of [[Tolkien linguistics]] in general, the word ''Tolkiennymy'' is used to categorize studies into Tolkien's use of existing languages. One of the most important texts is Tolkien's own ''[[Nomenclature]]'', which grew out of Tolkien's concerns about the Dutch translation of ''The Lord of the Rings'', as expressed in Letter 190, in which he says that the the map of The Shire "is, of course, based on some acquaintance with English toponymical history." One of the goals of ''Tolkiennymy'' is to provide readers with an acquaintance with the history of English toponyms used in Tolkien's works. | ||
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Tolkiennymy is a term coined by Mark T. Hooker. It refers to the lexicological study of place and person's names derived from first world languages.
Oversight
As a sub section of Tolkien linguistics in general, the word Tolkiennymy is used to categorize studies into Tolkien's use of existing languages. One of the most important texts is Tolkien's own Nomenclature, which grew out of Tolkien's concerns about the Dutch translation of The Lord of the Rings, as expressed in Letter 190, in which he says that the the map of The Shire "is, of course, based on some acquaintance with English toponymical history." One of the goals of Tolkiennymy is to provide readers with an acquaintance with the history of English toponyms used in Tolkien's works.
Etymology
The word is formed on an analogy of toponymy, the lexicological study of place names.
