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.^[1]

The plural form Golodhrim (pron. [ɡoˈloðrim]) contains -rim as a collective plural ending,^[2] probably the dominant form in Beleriand.

[edit] Etymology

Root ÑGOL

[edit] Examples

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

[edit] Cognates

• Quenya Noldo
• Telerin Goldo
• Mannish Nom

[edit] Derivatives

• Black Speech golug

References

1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", golodh
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names", Golodhrim