S. Lest Melian pn. “Girdle of Melian”
Name of the magical boundary that Melian placed around Doriath, translated “Girdle of Melian” (WJ/228). This name is combination of her name with the otherwise unattested noun lest “girdle”.
Conceptual Development: This name was first written as List Melian (WJ/228).
References ✧ WJ/228; WJI/List Melian
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| lest | “girdle” | ✧ WJ/228 |
| Melian | “Dear Gift” | ✧ WJ/228 |