hûr

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hûr is a Noldorin word meaning "readiness for action, vigour, fiery spirit".[1]

Retaining the same form and meaning, hûr is commonly considered a valid Neo-Sindarin word.[2][3][4]

Etymology

  • Root KHOR ("set going, put in motion, urge on, etc")[1]

Examples

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 364
  2. ↑ David Salo (2004), A Gateway to Sindarin, p. 265
  3. ↑ Didier Willis, Hiswelókë's Sindarin Dictionary at Jrrvf.com (accessed 9 December 2011)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth at Tolkiendil.com (accessed 9 December 2011)
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