Coirë translates to 'stirring' and is the Quenya name for the Elvish season between winter and spring. In the Reckoning of Rivendell it was the last season of the year, and corresponded more or less to the 54 days between 11 February and 4 April in the Shire Calendar.[1]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix D, "The Calendars"
| Calendar of Imladris | |||||||||
| Meaning: | 'First Day' | 'Spring' | 'Summer' | 'Autumn' | 'Middle Days' | 'Fading' | 'Winter' | 'Stirring' | 'Last Day' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenya: | Yestarë | Tuilë | Lairë | Yávië | Enderi | Quellë | Hrívë | Coirë | Mettarë |
| Sindarin: | Ethuil | Laer | Iavas | Firith | Rhîw | Echuir | |||