Linnod

The Linnod was one of the three Elvish Verse Modes. The other two being the Ann-thennath, and the Minlamad thent/estent. The Linnod was a type of poetic meter intended for short sayings.

History

The verse form was used by Gilraen, the mother of Aragorn, in her linnod: Ónen i-Estel Edain, ú-chebin estel anim, which translates to this: "I gave Hope to the Dúnedain, I have kept no hope for myself."

Etymology

The linnod can be broken up as follows: Sindarin lind = song, chant, singing; singer. odog = seven.

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