rhain

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rhain (alternative form rhein) is a Noldorin word meaning "free, [?uncontrolling]".[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The word is a descendant form of Primitive Quendian (a)raniā,[note 1] deriving from root RAN.[1]

Cognates[edit | edit source]

Notes

  1. The "i" in (a)raniā has an inverted breve below: ̯.

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