Wordlist: Clothings and Decorations

This page will contain words related to garment (pieces of clothing), needlework, decorations and adornment.

English	Nûrlâm	Part of speech	Etymology	Comments
arid	thizg	adj	NL < LOS “thag” < MERP < Albanian “thaj” (to dry); see also “thig-” compare with Gnomish “thisc” (dry), Qenya “sisi” (scorch); compare with Hurrian “šiba” (exhausted)
arm (of clothes)	ramk	n	NL, merging SV “ram” (arm) with Quenya “ranco” (arm), Noldorin “ramk” < Etym. “RAK” (to reach, stretch out)
attire	fath	n	NL < early Noldorin and Gnomish “baith” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); compare with “fagh”	any clothing in general
bandage	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
banner	hluth	n	LOS < MB
bare	zogd	adj	NL < LOS “zogtark” < SV < probably from SV “zog” (empty, blank), compare also with SV “garzog-” (to strip)
bead	sît	n	NL, merging Gnomish “sî” and Qenya “sehte”
bear	kol-	v	LOS (to carry) < Quenya “col-” (to bear, carry, wear)	carry the object, wear a cloth, endure some trouble
bed	khau	n	NL < Noldorin “haust”, Gnomish “haus”; compare with NL “kât”, “khad”, “khâr”, “kîf” < Etym. “KAY”, “KHAG”, “KHAW”
blouse	laup	n	NL < Quenya “laupe”, Gnomish “laub”
boot	habh	n	NL < Gnomish “habach”, Noldorin “habad” < Etym. (AC) “SKYAP”	any footwear
boots	shkab	n	NL < Old Noldorin “skhapa” < Etym. “SKYAP” (misprint as “shore”), also Noldorin “habad”
breach	hoz	n	MERP; compare also with Westron “kûd”	usually about through hole, hole in smth. artificial
buckle	thokal	n	NL, merging MERP “mûbarthok” (clasp, buckle) < Albanian “mbërthej” (to fasten, clasp) with Etym. “TAK” (to fix, make fast)
camisole	bhak	n	NL < Qenya “vakko”, Gnomish “bacha” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); see also “fagh”, “fath”
cap	tolg	n	NL < Gnomish “togli”
cape	gaun	n	SV, HG	any soft cover
carcanet	silg	n	NL < Sindarin “sigil”
carpet	sparm	n	NL < rejected (Middle-)Quenya “farma” < Etym. (AC) “SPAR” (to spread, scatter, strew)
carry	kol-	v	LOS (to carry) < Quenya “col-” (to bear, carry, wear)	carry the object, wear a cloth, endure some trouble
choker	silg	n	NL < Sindarin “sigil”
clasp	thokal	n	NL, merging MERP “mûbarthok” (clasp, buckle) < Albanian “mbërthej” (to fasten, clasp) with Etym. “TAK” (to fix, make fast)
cloak	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
cloak	guln	n	NL, merging MERP “gun” < Albanian “gunë” with Quenya “collo”, probably from Etym. (AC) “KOL” (round) replaced with “KOR” in later writings; compare with Sindarin PN “Thingol” (Greycloak)	any cloth wrapping the body partially
clog	habh	n	NL < Gnomish “habach”, Noldorin “habad” < Etym. (AC) “SKYAP”	any footwear
clothes	fath	n	NL < early Noldorin and Gnomish “baith” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); compare with “fagh”	any clothing in general
clothes	hlu	n	NL < LOS (to sew, stitch) < MB	uncountable
clothing	hlu	n	NL < LOS (to sew, stitch) < MB	uncountable
coat	bhak	n	NL < Qenya “vakko”, Gnomish “bacha” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); see also “fagh”, “fath”
coat	guln	n	NL, merging MERP “gun” < Albanian “gunë” with Quenya “collo”, probably from Etym. (AC) “KOL” (round) replaced with “KOR” in later writings; compare with Sindarin PN “Thingol” (Greycloak)	any cloth wrapping the body partially
coil	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
collar	kad	n	NL < SV, HG “kadaf” (neck) < MERP	piece of cloth around the neck
collar	silg	n	NL < Sindarin “sigil”
cope	gaun	n	SV, HG	any soft cover
cotton	izb	n	NL < Sindarin “esbin”, Quenya “ipsin” (fine, thin thread)	uncountable
couch	khau	n	NL < Noldorin “haust”, Gnomish “haus”; compare with NL “kât”, “khad”, “khâr”, “kîf” < Etym. “KAY”, “KHAG”, “KHAW”
cover	gaun	n	SV, HG	any soft cover
cover	lâz	n	LOS < MB	hard cover
cowl	gaun	n	SV, HG	any soft cover
crown	rain	n	NL < Quenya “rína” (garlanded, crowned) as in PN “Elerrína”, Sindarin PN “Rían” (crown-gift, wife of Huor, mother of Tuor) < Etym. “RIG”
diadem	rain	n	NL < Quenya “rína” (garlanded, crowned) as in PN “Elerrína”, Sindarin PN “Rían” (crown-gift, wife of Huor, mother of Tuor) < Etym. “RIG”
don	tup-	v	NL < Qenya “tupu” (to put lid on, put hat on, cover, roof)	to put cloth or garnet on; without indirect object = on self; with indirect object in Allative case = on part of body similarity with English “put” is accidental
doublet	bhak	n	NL < Qenya “vakko”, Gnomish “bacha” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); see also “fagh”, “fath”
draw on	tup-	v	NL < Qenya “tupu” (to put lid on, put hat on, cover, roof)	to put cloth or garnet on; without indirect object = on self; with indirect object in Allative case = on part of body similarity with English “put” is accidental
dress	fath	n	NL < early Noldorin and Gnomish “baith” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); compare with “fagh”	any clothing in general
dry	thizg	adj	NL < LOS “thag” < MERP < Albanian “thaj” (to dry); see also “thig-” compare with Gnomish “thisc” (dry), Qenya “sisi” (scorch); compare with Hurrian “šiba” (exhausted)
embroidery	hluthaut	n	see “hluth-” (to sew, stitch) + suffix “-aut”	uncountable
enfold	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
envelop	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
fastener	thokal	n	NL, merging MERP “mûbarthok” (clasp, buckle) < Albanian “mbërthej” (to fasten, clasp) with Etym. “TAK” (to fix, make fast)
fibula	thokal	n	NL, merging MERP “mûbarthok” (clasp, buckle) < Albanian “mbërthej” (to fasten, clasp) with Etym. “TAK” (to fix, make fast)
flag	hluth	n	LOS < MB
fray	drîz-	v	NL, see “draz” (hard labour) + Gnomish “drib” (to rot, decay, wear out) < Primitive Elvish root “NṚQṚ”
frazzle	drîz-	v	NL, see “draz” (hard labour) + Gnomish “drib” (to rot, decay, wear out) < Primitive Elvish root “NṚQṚ”
furl	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
garland	rain	n	NL < Quenya “rína” (garlanded, crowned) as in PN “Elerrína”, Sindarin PN “Rían” (crown-gift, wife of Huor, mother of Tuor) < Etym. “RIG”
garment	fath	n	NL < early Noldorin and Gnomish “baith” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); compare with “fagh”	any clothing in general
gauntlet	mant	n	NL < Qenya “mantl”, “mantele” < Primitive Elvish root “MAHA” (grasp); compare with “mank-”
glove	mant	n	NL < Qenya “mantl”, “mantele” < Primitive Elvish root “MAHA” (grasp); compare with “mank-”
hat	karf	n	LP < Noldorin “carab”	headpiece with brim головной убор с полями
heel	pragl	n	NL, merging “prak” with “hîl-” (see corresponding articles)
hole	hoz	n	MERP; compare also with Westron “kûd”	usually about through hole, hole in smth. artificial
hood	gaun	n	SV, HG	any soft cover
hose	polk	n	NL < Qenya “pelko” (leg)
jacket	bhak	n	NL < Qenya “vakko”, Gnomish “bacha” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); see also “fagh”, “fath”
leggins	polk	n	NL < Qenya “pelko” (leg)
mantle	guln	n	NL, merging MERP “gun” < Albanian “gunë” with Quenya “collo”, probably from Etym. (AC) “KOL” (round) replaced with “KOR” in later writings; compare with Sindarin PN “Thingol” (Greycloak)	any cloth wrapping the body partially
mat	sparm	n	NL < rejected (Middle-)Quenya “farma” < Etym. (AC) “SPAR” (to spread, scatter, strew)
mitten	mant	n	NL < Qenya “mantl”, “mantele” < Primitive Elvish root “MAHA” (grasp); compare with “mank-”
naked	zogd	adj	NL < LOS “zogtark” < SV < probably from SV “zog” (empty, blank), compare also with SV “garzog-” (to strip)
neck(piece)	kad	n	NL < SV, HG “kadaf” (neck) < MERP	piece of cloth around the neck
necklace	silg	n	NL < Sindarin “sigil”
needlework	hluthaut	n	see “hluth-” (to sew, stitch) + suffix “-aut”	uncountable
pantyhose	polk	n	NL < Qenya “pelko” (leg)
pin	thokal	n	NL, merging MERP “mûbarthok” (clasp, buckle) < Albanian “mbërthej” (to fasten, clasp) with Etym. “TAK” (to fix, make fast)
pocket	laun	n	NL < Westron “laban” (bag), PN “Labingi” (Baggins); see also “lagl”
pouch	laun	n	NL < Westron “laban” (bag), PN “Labingi” (Baggins); see also “lagl”
pull on	tup-	v	NL < Qenya “tupu” (to put lid on, put hat on, cover, roof)	to put cloth or garnet on; without indirect object = on self; with indirect object in Allative case = on part of body similarity with English “put” is accidental
put off	gaig-	v	NL, merging “gaith-” (to put) with “hôgh-” (discard); see corresponding articles	add perfective ending “-ûk” for meanings “undress”, “strip”
put on	tup-	v	NL < Qenya “tupu” (to put lid on, put hat on, cover, roof)	to put cloth or garnet on; without indirect object = on self; with indirect object in Allative case = on part of body similarity with English “put” is accidental
raiment	fath	n	NL < early Noldorin and Gnomish “baith” < early Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold); compare with “fagh”	any clothing in general
remove (clothes)	gaig-	v	NL, merging “gaith-” (to put) with “hôgh-” (discard); see corresponding articles	add perfective ending “-ûk” for meanings “undress”, “strip”
ring	nazg	n	TK, CBS, LOTR, RI; Valarin “naškad”; Quenya “naxa”, Sindarin “nadha” (fetter, bond) < Primitive Elvish “NASAG”; Gaelic “nasg, nasc”	ring for finger
robe	fagh	n	NL < Primitive Elvish root “VAÝA” (to enfold, wind about)	any loose clothes любая свободная, широкая одежда
rug	sparm	n	NL < rejected (Middle-)Quenya “farma” < Etym. (AC) “SPAR” (to spread, scatter, strew)
sabaton	habh	n	NL < Gnomish “habach”, Noldorin “habad” < Etym. (AC) “SKYAP”	any footwear
sabot	habh	n	NL < Gnomish “habach”, Noldorin “habad” < Etym. (AC) “SKYAP”	any footwear
sew (clothes)	hluth-	v	NL < LOS “hlu-” < MB and SV (to stick, knit); changed according to Nûrlâm rules; compare also with LOS “hluth” (flag, banner) and SV “hluthrum” (cloth)
sewing	hluthaut	n	see “hluth-” (to sew, stitch) + suffix “-aut”	uncountable
shirt	laup	n	NL < Quenya “laupe”, Gnomish “laub”
shoe	habh	n	NL < Gnomish “habach”, Noldorin “habad” < Etym. (AC) “SKYAP”	any footwear
shoes	shkab	n	NL < Old Noldorin “skhapa” < Etym. “SKYAP” (misprint as “shore”), also Noldorin “habad”
shroud	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
sleeping bag	khau	n	NL < Noldorin “haust”, Gnomish “haus”; compare with NL “kât”, “khad”, “khâr”, “kîf” < Etym. “KAY”, “KHAG”, “KHAW”
sleeve	ramk	n	NL, merging SV “ram” (arm) with Quenya “ranco” (arm), Noldorin “ramk” < Etym. “RAK” (to reach, stretch out)
snap	thokal	n	NL, merging MERP “mûbarthok” (clasp, buckle) < Albanian “mbërthej” (to fasten, clasp) with Etym. “TAK” (to fix, make fast)
sole (of foot, boots)	thuln	n	NL, merging DS “thul” (foot, cf.) with Noldorin “tellen” (sole of foot)
standard	hluth	n	LOS < MB
stitch	hluth-	v	NL < LOS “hlu-” < MB and SV (to stick, knit); changed according to Nûrlâm rules; compare also with LOS “hluth” (flag, banner) and SV “hluthrum” (cloth)
stitchcraft	hluthaut	n	see “hluth-” (to sew, stitch) + suffix “-aut”	uncountable
stitchwork	hluthaut	n	see “hluth-” (to sew, stitch) + suffix “-aut”	uncountable
stocking	polk	n	NL < Qenya “pelko” (leg)
strip	gaig-	v	NL, merging “gaith-” (to put) with “hôgh-” (discard); see corresponding articles	add perfective ending “-ûk” for meanings “undress”, “strip”
swaddle	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
swathe	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
take off (clothes)	gaig-	v	NL, merging “gaith-” (to put) with “hôgh-” (discard); see corresponding articles	add perfective ending “-ûk” for meanings “undress”, “strip”
tights	polk	n	NL < Qenya “pelko” (leg)
tunic	laup	n	NL < Quenya “laupe”, Gnomish “laub”
twine	gudh-	v	NL < Gnomish “gwidh”, probably related to Etym. “WEY”
undress	gaig-	v	NL, merging “gaith-” (to put) with “hôgh-” (discard); see corresponding articles	add perfective ending “-ûk” for meanings “undress”, “strip”
veil	gaun	n	SV, HG	any soft cover
wear	kol-	v	LOS (to carry) < Quenya “col-” (to bear, carry, wear)	carry the object, wear a cloth, endure some trouble
wear off	drîz-	v	NL, see “draz” (hard labour) + Gnomish “drib” (to rot, decay, wear out) < Primitive Elvish root “NṚQṚ”
wear out	drîz-	v	NL, see “draz” (hard labour) + Gnomish “drib” (to rot, decay, wear out) < Primitive Elvish root “NṚQṚ”
weave	gudh-	v	NL < Gnomish “gwidh”, probably related to Etym. “WEY”
weave	korg-	v	NL < SV (spider web) < MERP; compare with Primitive Elvish roots “KERE(KE)” (to turn, weave), “KWER” (revolve)
wet	mizg	adj	NL < Quenya “mixa” < Etym. “MISK”, compare with “miz” (rain)
wind (a thread)	gudh-	v	NL < Gnomish “gwidh”, probably related to Etym. “WEY”
wind (around)	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)
wrap	fagh	n	NL < Primitive Elvish root “VAÝA” (to enfold, wind about)	any loose clothes любая свободная, широкая одежда
wrap	fragh-	v	NL, merging Gnomish “brach” (a shawl, plaid, wrap), “braitha” (to wrap) with Primitive Elvish root “VAẎA” (to enfold)

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