S. Araphor m.

S. Araphor, m.

The 9th king of Arthedain (LotR/1038). The initial element of his name may be aran “king” and its final element might be the nasal mutation phor of paur “fist” (as suggested by David Salo, GS/342).

References ✧ LotRI; PMI

Elements

aran? “king, lord, chief, (lit.) high or noble person”
paur? “fist, closed hand” nasal-mutation