paur
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Sindarin[edit]
paur is a Sindarin word meaning "fist", as in a hand clenched around a tool or implement. The lenited form baur seems to be able to appear shortened to -bor (like in Celebrimbor).[1][2][3]
Etymology[edit]
In a late manuscript, the word is a descendant form of Primitive Quendian kwāră, deriving from root KWAR.[1][2]
In an earlier manuscript, the word is a descendant form of Primitive Quendian kwārē (deriving from the same root).[3]
Cognates[edit]
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Noldorin[edit]
paur (or -bor) is a Noldorin word meaning "fist".[4]
Etymology[edit]
The word is a descendant form of Old Noldorin pōre, deriving from root KWAR.[4][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "Of Dwarves and Men", p. 318 (note 7)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Eldarin Hands, Fingers & Numerals and Related Writings — Part One" (edited by Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 47, February 2005, pp. 8, 22 (note 21)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), pp. 42, 158
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 366
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Addenda and Corrigenda to the Etymologies — Part One" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter and Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 45, November 2003, p. 24
