Words and Names in Tolkien's Work - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Raynor · 03-09-2007, 06:44 PM

Thingol evolved from Linwe Tinto, through many states, such as Tingoglint, or Tinweling. Both roots of the original name are somewhat related (tin: spark, glint, star; and lint: quick, nimble, light). Chris notes that Tolkien must have been impressed by the (esperando?) word lint from an early stage of his linguistic constructions - in relation to his father's comments in the "A secret vice" essay.

03-09-2007, 06:44 PM	#2
Raynor Eagle of the Star Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sarmisegethuza Posts: 1,058	Thingol evolved from Linwe Tinto, through many states, such as Tingoglint, or Tinweling. Both roots of the original name are somewhat related (tin: spark, glint, star; and lint: quick, nimble, light). Chris notes that Tolkien must have been impressed by the (esperando?) word lint from an early stage of his linguistic constructions - in relation to his father's comments in the "A secret vice" essay. __________________ "May the wicked become good. May the good obtain peace. May the peaceful be freed from bonds. May the freed set others free."