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'''Linaewen''' was a long, narrow lake within the vast marshland of reeds and pools that formed the [[Marshes of Nevrast]], which were in the eastern lowlands of the country of [[Nevrast]].<ref>{{S|Map}}</ref> The margins of Linaewen abounded with wading birds of every kind.<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> It was from these birds that it took its name: ''Linaewen'' is [[Elvish]] for | '''Linaewen''' was a long, narrow lake within the vast marshland of reeds and pools that formed the [[Marshes of Nevrast]], which were in the eastern lowlands of the country of [[Nevrast]].<ref>{{S|Map}}</ref> The margins of Linaewen abounded with wading birds of every kind.<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> It was from these birds that it took its name: ''Linaewen'' is [[Elvish]] for "lake of birds".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, ''lin (1)''</ref> | ||
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It has been suggested that ''Linaewen'' is a [[Sindarin]] name, composed of ''[[lin]]'' ("pool, mere") + ''[[aew]]'' ("bird") + ''[[en]]'' (adjective suffix).<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.tolkiendil.com/langues/english/i-lam_arth/compound_sindarin_names|articlename=Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth|dated=|website=[http://www.tolkiendil.com Tolkiendil.com]|accessed=14 September 2013}}</ref> | |||
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Linaewen | |
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Lake | |
General Information | |
Location | Eastern Nevrast |
Type | Lake |
Description | Long, narrow body of water surrounded by marshes |
Inhabitants | Birds |
Linaewen was a long, narrow lake within the vast marshland of reeds and pools that formed the Marshes of Nevrast, which were in the eastern lowlands of the country of Nevrast.[1] The margins of Linaewen abounded with wading birds of every kind.[2] It was from these birds that it took its name: Linaewen is Elvish for "lake of birds".[3]
Etymology
It has been suggested that Linaewen is a Sindarin name, composed of lin ("pool, mere") + aew ("bird") + en (adjective suffix).[4]
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 Beleriand and its Realms"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", lin (1)
- ↑ "Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth", Tolkiendil.com (accessed 14 September 2013)