linta

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*linta (pl. linte) is a quenya word meaning "swift".

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The etymology is not clear, but perhaps hints to a Root *LIN or *LIT

Examples[edit | edit source]

"Yéni ve lintë yuldar avánier ('The years have passed like swift draughts')[1]"
― Namárië

See also[edit | edit source]

Cognates[edit | edit source]

Inspiration[edit | edit source]

This word is a relic from Tolkien's juvenile language called Nevbosh. In that language lint means "quick, clever, nimble"[2]

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann, The Road Goes Ever On, "Namárië (Farewell)", line 3
  2. ↑ The Monsters and the Critics p. 205, 206
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