BAL
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BAL is a Primitive Quendian root signifying "powerful, mighty, have power".[1]
Derivatives[edit | edit source]
- Common Eldarin/Primitive Quendian: bálā, bal-ī[note 1] ("Power, God")[2]
- Quenya: Vala[2]
- Telerin: Bala[2]
- Old Noldorin: Bala[2]
- Exilic Noldorin: Balan[2]
Notes
- ↑ The "ī" also has an acute accent. Cf. 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. 7.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings: Eldarin Roots and Stems", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 149 (appearing as "√BAL")
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 350 (root appearing as "BAL-")
