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Joy · 03-13-2002, 12:44 AM

Here's a name that I just remembered has having duel meanings.

Curunír - it is an alternate name for Saurman. His name was given to him by the Elves and it means "Skillful Man." I notice that the word is made up or "Cur" which means a mongrel or inferior dog; a surly or cowardly fellow.

It comes from the Middle English word curren to growl (perhaps from Old Norse kurra to grumble).

[ March 13, 2002: Message edited by: Joy ]

03-13-2002, 12:44 AM	#7
Joy Spirit of a Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wandering Posts: 1,012	Here's a name that I just remembered has having duel meanings. Curunír - it is an alternate name for Saurman. His name was given to him by the Elves and it means "Skillful Man." I notice that the word is made up or "Cur" which means a mongrel or inferior dog; a surly or cowardly fellow. It comes from the Middle English word curren to growl (perhaps from Old Norse kurra to grumble). [ March 13, 2002: Message edited by: Joy ] __________________ God bless, Joy KingdomWarrior@hotmail.com http://kingdomWarrior.jlym.com As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?