golodh

golodh (pron. [ˈɡoloð]), plural gelydh ([ˈɡelyð], later [ˈɡelið]) or older gœlydh ([ˈɡølyð]), is the Sindarin word for "one of the wise folk", a Noldo, pl. Noldor.

The plural form Golodhrim (pron. [ɡoˈloðrim]) contains -rim as a collective plural ending, probably the dominant form in Beleriand.

Etymology

Root ÑGOL

Examples

• Annon-in-Gelydh = "Gate of the Noldor"
• Pengolodh = "Teaching sage"

Cognates

• Quenya Noldo
• Telerin Goldo
• Mannish Nom

Derivatives

• Black Speech golug