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Old 01-14-2005, 11:18 AM   #50
Mithalwen
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Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.
Sindarin I believe is based on Welsh, which I believe is in the same language family as Cornish. So it is not impossible that Tolkien knew this word .. but if he didn't I think he would have been pleased by the coincidence.

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