Q. Andor loc. “Land of Gift”

Q. Andor, loc. “Land of Gift”

A name of Númenor meaning “Land of Gift” (S/260). It is a compound of anna “gift” and -ndor “land”.

Conceptual Development: This name appeared in the earliest tales of Númenor (LR/19). In earlier writings, it often appeared in an extended form: ᴹQ. Andóre (SD/247, 305).

References ✧ PMI; S/260; SA/anna; SI

Glosses

Elements

anna “gift, (orig.) thing handed, brought or sent to a person” ✧ SA/anna
-ndor “land, country”

ᴹQ. Andóre loc. “Land of Gift”

See Q. Andor for discussion.

References ✧ LR/19, 25, 65; LRI/Andor; SD/241, 247, 305, 343; SDI2/Andóre

Glosses

Variations

Elements

anna “gift”
-ndor “-land”

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Cognates