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The 'Lone lands' theory is substantiated by Tolkien's notes (see Vinyar Tengwar 42). He translates Eriador as "wilderness" and cites 'eryā', 'isolated / lonely', as the relevant root. This root is also attested in the etymologies.
243:, and some proper names (especially those in the royal House of Arthedain/Arnor) appear to be a blend between Quenya and Sindarin). Likely The name Eriador is a variant of the old Noldorin (=proto-Sindarin) name 235:
This is one of the problematic words that pre-dates the LOTR state of Sindarin (many other names in Arnor share this problem: it is speculated that the early Númenórean settlers did not use the
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Thanks, nice to see I haven't misinterprated the name. I'll have to track down backorders of VT one of these days (if at all possible).
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is unusual in having no transparent meaning, though perhaps someone more expert in Elvish can see it. Does anyone know? —
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