Morn

morn is a Sindarin adjective meaning "black, dark".

Etymology

The word derives from root MOR.

Lenition

The lenited form vorn (m > v) apparently appears in Eryn Vorn ("Blackwood"). It is also likely seen in the compound galvorn and perhaps also in Aravorn.

Examples
  • Drego morn! = "Flee night!"
  • Morben = "Dark-folk"
  • Mordor = "Black Land"
  • Mordu = "Black Night"
  • morgul = "black arts, sorcery"
  • Mormegil = "Black Sword"
  • Moria = "Black Chasm"
  • Mornan = "Dark Vale"
  • Ras Morthil = "Black-point Cape"
Other versions

In the published Etymologies appeared the Noldorin word moru ("black"). That spelling, however, was a misreading of the original manuscript, and has been corrected to morn.

Cognates
Referencias

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