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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The meaning of the name ''Nargil'' is unclear.<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=https://www.eldamo.org/content/words/word-2814721505.html|articlename=N. ''Nargil'' loc.|website=Eldamo|accessed=7 December 2021}}</ref> Roman Rausch and Matthew Dinse suggest that Nargil likely contains lenited [[Noldorin]] '''cîl''' ("cleft, pass between hills, gorge") (KIL-). The initial element either contains syncopated ''narg-'' from ''NÁRAK'' ("tear, rend") or ''nar-'' from ''NAR-'' ("flame, fire"), perhaps referring to the colour red as in ''Narosîr'', ''Narodûm'', ''Nargalad''' or ''Nardol''. Possible tentative translations could be "Rending Gorge", "Red Pass" or "Fire Pass".<ref name=Sindanoorie>{{webcite|author=Roman Rausch|articleurl=http://www.sindanoorie.net/art/RS_TI_WR_Narghil.html|articlename=2.52 Narghil Pass, Nargil Pass|website=Sindanoorie|accessed=7 December 2021}}</ref>
The meaning of the name ''Nargil'' is unclear.<ref>{{webcite|author=Paul Strack|articleurl=https://www.eldamo.org/content/words/word-2814721505.html|articlename=N. ''Nargil'' loc.|website=Eldamo|accessed=7 December 2021}}</ref> Roman Rausch and Matthew Dinse suggest that Nargil likely contains lenited [[Noldorin]] ''cîl'' ("cleft, pass between hills, gorge") (KIL-). The initial element either contains syncopated ''narg-'' from ''NÁRAK'' ("tear, rend") or ''nar-'' from ''NAR-'' ("flame, fire"), perhaps referring to the colour red as in ''Narosîr'', ''Narodûm'', ''Nargalad'' or ''Nardol''. Possible tentative translations could be "Rending Gorge", "Red Pass" or "Fire Pass".<ref name=Sindanoorie>{{webcite|author=Roman Rausch|articleurl=http://www.sindanoorie.net/art/RS_TI_WR_Narghil.html|articlename=2.52 Narghil Pass, Nargil Pass|website=Sindanoorie|accessed=7 December 2021}}</ref>


The earlier name '''''Narghil''''' could be explained that ''KIL-'' ("divide") has a parallel stem ''SKEL''. As is evident from other SK-stems, this initial cluster yields ''h-'' in [[Noldorin]]. As a consequence, ''Narghil'' could consist of unlenited ''hîl'' ("gorge, pass") as the second element and ''narg-'' as the initital element. There is a slight possibility that both forms contain ''gil'' or [[lenited]] ''ghil'' with reference to the sun, as in '''Barangils'''.<ref name=Sindanoorie/>
The earlier name '''''Narghil''''' could be explained that ''KIL-'' ("divide") has a parallel stem ''SKEL''. As is evident from other SK-stems, this initial cluster yields ''h-'' in [[Noldorin]]. As a consequence, ''Narghil'' could consist of unlenited ''hîl'' ("gorge, pass") as the second element and ''narg-'' as the initital element. There is a slight possibility that both forms contain ''gil'' or [[lenited]] ''ghil'' with reference to the sun, as in ''Barangils''.<ref name=Sindanoorie/>


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The Nargil Pass was a pass over the Ephel Dúath between Near Harad and Nurn in the south of Mordor.[1]

Other versions of the legendarium

The Nargil Pass is not mentioned in the narrative of the final published versions of The Lord of the Rings and is not mentioned in the maps that were published with The Lord of the Rings. The name Nargil pass is mentioned in the earliest draft of the chapter "The Muster of Rohan" and the name Nargul Pass is mentioned in a later draft of that chapter. In those drafts it is said that Orcs or the forces of Sauron, respectively, used the pass to move from Mordor to the south.[2][3] The Nargil Pass is spelled "Narghil Pass" on the First Map of The Lord of the Rings and "Nargil Pass" on the 1943 Map of The Lord of the Rings.[4][5]

Etymology

The meaning of the name Nargil is unclear.[6] Roman Rausch and Matthew Dinse suggest that Nargil likely contains lenited Noldorin cîl ("cleft, pass between hills, gorge") (KIL-). The initial element either contains syncopated narg- from NÁRAK ("tear, rend") or nar- from NAR- ("flame, fire"), perhaps referring to the colour red as in Narosîr, Narodûm, Nargalad or Nardol. Possible tentative translations could be "Rending Gorge", "Red Pass" or "Fire Pass".[7]

The earlier name Narghil could be explained that KIL- ("divide") has a parallel stem SKEL. As is evident from other SK-stems, this initial cluster yields h- in Noldorin. As a consequence, Narghil could consist of unlenited hîl ("gorge, pass") as the second element and narg- as the initital element. There is a slight possibility that both forms contain gil or lenited ghil with reference to the sun, as in Barangils.[7]

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, "XV. The First Map of The Lord of the Rings", "Maps IIIA and III", p. 309
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "II. Book Five Begun and Abandoned", (ii) The Muster of Rohan, draft A, p. 237
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "II. Book Five Begun and Abandoned", (ii) The Muster of Rohan, draft E, p. 243
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, "XV. The First Map of The Lord of the Rings", "Maps IIIA and III", p. 310
  5. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "II. Book Five Begun and Abandoned", "Notes", note 13, p. 265
  6. Paul Strack, "N. Nargil loc.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 7 December 2021)
  7. 7.0 7.1 Roman Rausch, "2.52 Narghil Pass, Nargil Pass", Sindanoorie (accessed 7 December 2021)