S. Nellas m. “?Three-leaf”

S. Nellas, m. “?Three-leaf”

Elf-maid who befriended Túrin in his youth and taught him Sindarin (UT/76). The meaning of her name is unclear, but it might be a combination of [N.] nel- “tri” and lass “leaf” (as suggested by David Salo, GS/356).

References ✧ LBI; LRI; LT2I; UTI

Elements

N. nel- “tri-”
lass “leaf”