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[[Fëanor]] and the [[Noldor]] landed on the shores of Drengist, and their ships were burned at [[Losgar]], which was located at the outlet of the bay.<ref>{{S|9}}</ref> From there on, Fëanor and his men pierced into [[Hithlum]].<ref>{{S|13}}</ref> | [[Fëanor]] and the [[Noldor]] landed on the shores of Drengist, and their ships were burned at [[Losgar]], which was located at the outlet of the bay.<ref>{{S|9}}</ref> From there on, Fëanor and his men pierced into [[Hithlum]].<ref>{{S|13}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | |||
''Drengist'' is nowhere explained. It is possible that it contains the [[Noldorin]] word ''dram'' "heavy stroke, a blow" which might refer to its shape. The second element could be *''gist'' or *''cist''{{or}} with unknown meaning. That element might also cause [[i-affection]] from ''dr'''a'''m'' to ''dr'''e'''n-''.{{or}} | |||
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Revision as of 12:52, 24 July 2011
Drengist was a firth in Beleriand. It broke through the Ered Lómin and ended in the Cirith Ninniach. The lands to the north were known as Lammoth, and to the south laid Nevrast.[1]
History
Fëanor and the Noldor landed on the shores of Drengist, and their ships were burned at Losgar, which was located at the outlet of the bay.[2] From there on, Fëanor and his men pierced into Hithlum.[3]
Etymology
Drengist is nowhere explained. It is possible that it contains the Noldorin word dram "heavy stroke, a blow" which might refer to its shape. The second element could be *gist or *cistTemplate:Or with unknown meaning. That element might also cause i-affection from dram to dren-.Template:Or
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Return of the Noldor"