Q. Ingalaurë m. “*Top Gold”
The first mother-name Tolkien gave to Finarfin (MR/230, PE17/118). It seems to be a compound of inga “top” and laurë “gold”. It was Sindarized as Inglor.
Conceptual Development: In later writing Finarfin’s mother-name was changed to Ingoldo (PM/360).
References ✧ MR/230; MRI; PE17/118; PMI/Finarfin
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| inga | “top, highest point” |
| laurë | “gold (light or colour)” |
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