Eldamo : Quenya : Eldandil

Q. Eldandil m. “Elf-friend”

Q. Eldandil, m. “Elf-friend”

A term meaning “Elf-friend”, but implying an interest in them as a subject of lore (WJ/412). This name is a compound of Elda “Elf” and the suffix -(n)dil “-friend”.

References ✧ WJ/410, 412; WJI

Glosses

“Elf-friend” ✧ WJ/410; WJI/Eldandil

Variations

Eldandil ✧ WJ/410; WJI/Eldandil

Eldandili would also have implied deep concern with all lore related to the Elves, as opposed to Eldameldor “Elf-lovers” ✧ WJ/412

Inflections

Eldandili	plural		✧ WJ/412
Eldandili	plural	“Elf-friends”	✧ WJI/Eldandil

Elements

Elda	“Elf, (lit.) one of the Star-folk”
-(n)dil	“-friend, -lover; devotion, disinterested love”