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Possible Sources and Influences in Tolkien’s Khuzdul: A Comparative Etymological Review

Posted on August 29, 2026 by The Dwarrow Scholar

Introduction This review examines the known and reconstructed words of Khuzdul one by one, looking for possible sources of inspiration behind Tolkien’s Dwarvish vocabulary. Each entry considers the form and meaning of a Khuzdul word and compares it, where a … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Semitic Languages

Possible Sources and Influences in Tolkien’s Khuzdul: A Comparative Etymological Review

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