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Wordlist: Roleplay

This page will contain a list of words frequently used in tabletop, live action and computer role-playing games.

English	Nûrlâm	Part of speech	Etymology	Comments
(dark) sorcery	dush	n	TK, DBS, WJ, WR, SD, “Dushgoi” (Minas Morgul), AA translates as “dark sorcery” = Sindarin “Morgul”; ? Valarin “dušamanûðân” (marred) ? Sindarin “dûr” (dark) as in “gûldûr” (dark sorcery)	uncountable
(evil/black) magic	dush	n	TK, DBS, WJ, WR, SD, “Dushgoi” (Minas Morgul), AA translates as “dark sorcery” = Sindarin “Morgul”; ? Valarin “dušamanûðân” (marred) ? Sindarin “dûr” (dark) as in “gûldûr” (dark sorcery)	uncountable
(social) class	rank	n	NL < LOS “rak” (family, clan, relatives, class) < SV; modified to avoid confusion with MERP (stream) and to make connection with LOS “krank” (father), “shrakh-” and “srinkh-” (to gather) from fictional proto-word “skrinkht” (see corresponding articles); compare also with Qenya “rendi” (kinship, kin, kindred, clan) and “resta” (support; kinship, kin, kindred, clan), “soresta” (family); accidental cognate with English “rank”	uncountable, only collective / plural
ability	sau	n	HG, cited as Sumerian but without original form, probably “sa'a”, “sa7-a” (profession); compare with Eym. “SAY” (know, understand), Quenya “sairon” (wizard), but meaning closer to Sindarin “curu”	skill of hand, technical skill
adventure	ghûsk	n	NL, merging “ghugsh-” (to happen) < SV with “skât-” (to come, arrive); compare with English “advent” similarity with English “gest” is accidental
agility	golkurm	n	NL, see “golk”	uncountable
alignment	tingurm	n	NL, see “ting”	uncountable
amulet	falgund	n	NL, merging “falt” (luck) with “gund” (stone); see corresponding articles	any physical object believed to have magical properties
armor	khang	n	NL < SV & MERP “khangaral” (armourer)	generic term, protective clothes as a whole
armour	khang	n	NL < SV & MERP “khangaral” (armourer)	generic term, protective clothes as a whole
assassin	thrug	n	LOS, all major dialects < MERP
augur	falkh-	v	NL < SV “falk” (to toss a dice, bone) < MERP “flak” < Albanian (to throw, cast)	literally “toss the bones / dices” букв. “раскинуть кости”
bar	kolkamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
bar	zulmamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
barbarian	raghal	n	NL < “ragh” (wild)	uncivilized people
bard	linshal	n	see “linsh”
barren	lûzg	n	NL < merging EL “uzg” with Etym. “LUS” (empty); compare with Ilkorin “losgen” (empty)	dry, unfertile or abandoned land; uncountable
base	tâl	n	NL < LOS “âl”, “dâl” (plane); compare with EL “tala” (above) < Etym. “TALAM” (floor, base, ground); compare with “târ” (high)
beast	uglauk	n	NL < “ugl-” (to frighten) < Etym. “ÚLUG”, “ÚLGU” and SV suffix “-auk”
beverage	shogurm	n	NL, see “shog-”
bewitch	lûf-	v	NL, from early abandoned translations of PN “Lúthien” (Enchantress) < Ilkorin & Noldorin < Noldorin “lhûtha” (to enchant), Middle-Quenya “luhta”; also HG “ful-” (to charm) written reversed < SV “fal-”
body-build	kraurgaithurm	n	NL, lit. “body arrangement”; see “kraur”, “gaith-”	uncountable
boginka	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
bone toss	falg	n	NL < RN “falgashud” (prediction, augury, prophecy, oracle, bone toss) < LOS (probability; chance) < RE < SV “falk-” (to throw, toss a dice/bone), probably from MERP “flak-” < Albanian (to throw, cast)
booty	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
bounty	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
box	kolkh	n	NL < Gnomish “colc”; compare with “kol-” (to carry), “kolk” (mug)
burglar	orskal	n	NL < LOS, see “orsk-”
canon	mogsh	n	SV (only “rule”); compare with “maug-” (must) and “mog” (tyrant) — see corresponding articles
case	kolkh	n	NL < Gnomish “colc”; compare with “kol-” (to carry), “kolk” (mug)
cast	af-	v	LOS
chance	bûth	n	LOS
chance	falg	n	NL < RN “falgashud” (prediction, augury, prophecy, oracle, bone toss) < LOS (probability; chance) < RE < SV “falk-” (to throw, toss a dice/bone), probably from MERP “flak-” < Albanian (to throw, cast)
chaotic	bûzgûrz	adj	NL < LOS (RE) “bûzog”
character (book)	shra	n	LOS, SV < EL “shara” (human) < TK “sharkû” (old man)	person of any race
charisma	thukulurm	n	NL, lit. “over-presence”; see “thu”, “kulurm”	uncountable
charm	falgund	n	NL, merging “falt” (luck) with “gund” (stone); see corresponding articles	any physical object believed to have magical properties
charm	lûf-	v	NL, from early abandoned translations of PN “Lúthien” (Enchantress) < Ilkorin & Noldorin < Noldorin “lhûtha” (to enchant), Middle-Quenya “luhta”; also HG “ful-” (to charm) written reversed < SV “fal-”
chest	kolkh	n	NL < Gnomish “colc”; compare with “kol-” (to carry), “kolk” (mug)
clan	rank	n	NL < LOS “rak” (family, clan, relatives, class) < SV; modified to avoid confusion with MERP (stream) and to make connection with LOS “krank” (father), “shrakh-” and “srinkh-” (to gather) from fictional proto-word “skrinkht” (see corresponding articles); compare also with Qenya “rendi” (kinship, kin, kindred, clan) and “resta” (support; kinship, kin, kindred, clan), “soresta” (family); accidental cognate with English “rank”	uncountable, only collective / plural
cleric	faltambal	n	NL, see “faltamb”
coffer	kolkh	n	NL < Gnomish “colc”; compare with “kol-” (to carry), “kolk” (mug)
coin toss	falg	n	NL < RN “falgashud” (prediction, augury, prophecy, oracle, bone toss) < LOS (probability; chance) < RE < SV “falk-” (to throw, toss a dice/bone), probably from MERP “flak-” < Albanian (to throw, cast)
company	shalk	n	LOS, HG (only “group”) < SV	set noun
conjecture	falkh-	v	NL < SV “falk” (to toss a dice, bone) < MERP “flak” < Albanian (to throw, cast)	literally “toss the bones / dices” букв. “раскинуть кости”
constitution	kraurgaithurm	n	NL, lit. “body arrangement”; see “kraur”, “gaith-”	uncountable
container	kolkh	n	NL < Gnomish “colc”; compare with “kol-” (to carry), “kolk” (mug)
craft	sau	n	HG, cited as Sumerian but without original form, probably “sa'a”, “sa7-a” (profession); compare with Eym. “SAY” (know, understand), Quenya “sairon” (wizard), but meaning closer to Sindarin “curu”	skill of hand, technical skill
crate	kolkh	n	NL < Gnomish “colc”; compare with “kol-” (to carry), “kolk” (mug)
defeat	bûf	n	NL < MB, LOS “brûf”, SV & HG “buf”
defeat	faik-	v	NL < Qenya “vaqie” (victory), “vaqa” (vanquish)
demon	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
demon	rog	n	TK, AO, CBS; Sindarin “rog”, Noldorin “raug” < Etym. “RUK”	any hostile spirit (Maia) of monstrous form (non-humanoid and not usual animal shaped)
desolation	lûzg	n	NL < merging EL “uzg” with Etym. “LUS” (empty); compare with Ilkorin “losgen” (empty)	dry, unfertile or abandoned land; uncountable
dexterity	golkurm	n	NL, see “golk”	uncountable
dice	rund	n	NL < RN (RD) “rutana” (dice, cube) < LOS “rut” (six)
divine	falkh-	v	NL < SV “falk” (to toss a dice, bone) < MERP “flak” < Albanian (to throw, cast)	literally “toss the bones / dices” букв. “раскинуть кости”
dragon	lûg	n	TK, AO, BOLT, PN “Lug”; Explicitly translated as “snake” in PE 13 and PE 15 (Gnomish Lexicon, Qenya Lexicon). Sindarin “lhûg” < Etym. “LOK” (serpent, dragon, snake)	only about big, monstrous snakes and dragons
drink	shogurm	n	NL, see “shog-”
druid	orngol	n	NL, lit. “tree-wise”; see “orn”, “gol”
dryad	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
dungeon	bagronk	n	TK, DBS, LOTR, OC, PE 17
dwarf	gazat	n	EL, from Khuzdul “khazad” (dwarves)
elf	golug	n	TK, AO, UT; Etym. “ÑGOLOD”, Noldorin “golodh” (one of the wise folk, Gnome)	Noldo elf
elixir	doshog	n	NL, merging “dosh” with “shog-”, lit. “spell drink”	a drink with magical properties
enchant	lûf-	v	NL, from early abandoned translations of PN “Lúthien” (Enchantress) < Ilkorin & Noldorin < Noldorin “lhûtha” (to enchant), Middle-Quenya “luhta”; also HG “ful-” (to charm) written reversed < SV “fal-”
enchantment	dosh	n	NL, merging Gnomish “thoth” ([evil] spell) with TK BS “dush” ([dark] sorcery, necromancy)
endurance	bronburm	n	NL, see “bronb-”	uncountable
enemy	kuth	n	NL < Sindarin “coth”, “cûd”, “gud”, Noldorin “goth” as in PN “Morgoth” (Black Enemy) < Etym. “KOTH”, “KOT”; changed to avoid confusion with other translations of “goth”
evil	ulk	n	NL < LOS “ulkum” (n), “ulkûrz” (adj) < Quenya “ulco” (n), “ulca” (adj)	uncountable
examine	hond-	v	NL, see “hon-”, “hont”
exercise	tail-	v	LOS < MB < Quenya “tyal-”
experience	srizurm	n	NL < LOS “sriz” (skilled) < MB	uncountable
eye	hond-	v	NL, see “hon-”, “hont”
fairy	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
family	rank	n	NL < LOS “rak” (family, clan, relatives, class) < SV; modified to avoid confusion with MERP (stream) and to make connection with LOS “krank” (father), “shrakh-” and “srinkh-” (to gather) from fictional proto-word “skrinkht” (see corresponding articles); compare also with Qenya “rendi” (kinship, kin, kindred, clan) and “resta” (support; kinship, kin, kindred, clan), “soresta” (family); accidental cognate with English “rank”	uncountable, only collective / plural
fay	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
fiend	rog	n	TK, AO, CBS; Sindarin “rog”, Noldorin “raug” < Etym. “RUK”	any hostile spirit (Maia) of monstrous form (non-humanoid and not usual animal shaped)
fighter	maukal	n	NL, see “mauk-”	mostly sport
fine	bhog	adj	LOS (LUG) < HG < Latin “bono”	good behaviour; may be used as interjection / exclamation (“okay”, “all right!”) о поведении; в том числе восклицание “хорошо!”
floor	tâl	n	NL < LOS “âl”, “dâl” (plane); compare with EL “tala” (above) < Etym. “TALAM” (floor, base, ground); compare with “târ” (high)
foe	kuth	n	NL < Sindarin “coth”, “cûd”, “gud”, Noldorin “goth” as in PN “Morgoth” (Black Enemy) < Etym. “KOTH”, “KOT”; changed to avoid confusion with other translations of “goth”
force	polm	n	NL < Gnomish < Etym. “POL”	physical power; uncountable
forebode	falkh-	v	NL < SV “falk” (to toss a dice, bone) < MERP “flak” < Albanian (to throw, cast)	literally “toss the bones / dices” букв. “раскинуть кости”
forecast	falkh-	v	NL < SV “falk” (to toss a dice, bone) < MERP “flak” < Albanian (to throw, cast)	literally “toss the bones / dices” букв. “раскинуть кости”
foretell	falkh-	v	NL < SV “falk” (to toss a dice, bone) < MERP “flak” < Albanian (to throw, cast)	literally “toss the bones / dices” букв. “раскинуть кости”
fortune	falt	n	LOS, see also “falg”	uncountable
frenzy	kharm	n	NL, merging HG “kha” (fury) with ON “karmordi” < MERP “kamordî” and with Quenya “aha” (rage)
fury	kharm	n	NL, merging HG “kha” (fury) with ON “karmordi” < MERP “kamordî” and with Quenya “aha” (rage)
gamble	lozg	n	NL < MERP “los”, “losug” (gamble), SV “losôg” (game)	more about play of chance
game	lozg	n	NL < MERP “los”, “losug” (gamble), SV “losôg” (game)	more about play of chance
game	tail	n	LOS < MB, SV < Quenya “tyal-”	may apply to theatre
gest	ghûsk	n	NL, merging “ghugsh-” (to happen) < SV with “skât-” (to come, arrive); compare with English “advent” similarity with English “gest” is accidental
giant	nûrs	n	LOS < Middle-Quenya “norsa”, Noldorin “noroth”
goal	krauk	n	HG < MB (task)
good	bhog	adj	LOS (LUG) < HG < Latin “bono”	good behaviour; may be used as interjection / exclamation (“okay”, “all right!”) о поведении; в том числе восклицание “хорошо!”
ground	tâl	n	NL < LOS “âl”, “dâl” (plane); compare with EL “tala” (above) < Etym. “TALAM” (floor, base, ground); compare with “târ” (high)
group	brun	n	LOS < MB, in HG also “committee”	working group
group	shalk	n	LOS, HG (only “group”) < SV	set noun
hag	kûrzh	n	NL < Gnomish “curus” (witch) < roots “KURU”, “KUŘU” (magic); compare with Sindarin PN “Curunír” (Saruman, “Man of Skill”)	male by default
halfling	piraga	n	NL, see “pir”; lit. past passive participle “halved”	offensive name, racial slur for Hobbits
hardiness	bronburm	n	NL, see “bronb-”	uncountable
have victory over	faik-	v	NL < Qenya “vaqie” (victory), “vaqa” (vanquish)
health	môgl	n	NL, word “gôm” (illness) written reversed, merged with Quenya “málë” (good health) < Primitive Elvish root “MAG” (be in a good state, thrive) and Primitive Elvish root “AL(A)” (good, blessed, fortunate, prosperous, healthy)	uncountable
heath	lûzg	n	NL < merging EL “uzg” with Etym. “LUS” (empty); compare with Ilkorin “losgen” (empty)	dry, unfertile or abandoned land; uncountable
hex	kûrzh	n	NL < Gnomish “curus” (witch) < roots “KURU”, “KUŘU” (magic); compare with Sindarin PN “Curunír” (Saruman, “Man of Skill”)	male by default
hit	grush-	v	LOS, SV, MERP
hobbit	kudug	n	NL < self-name of Hobbits “cubuc” (PM), “kuduk” (LOTR, from Westron “kûd-dûkan” = “hole-dweller”)
hobbit	piraga	n	NL, see “pir”; lit. past passive participle “halved”	offensive name, racial slur for Hobbits
huldr	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
hurl	af-	v	LOS
imp	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
incantation	dosh	n	NL, merging Gnomish “thoth” ([evil] spell) with TK BS “dush” ([dark] sorcery, necromancy)
inn	kolkamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
inn	zulmamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
inspect	hond-	v	NL, see “hon-”, “hont”
intelligence	tunkurm	n	NL < Qenya “tunke” (bright, smart, witty)	uncountable
inventory	folkhomb	n	NL, lit. “stock list”; see “folk-”, “homb”	uncountable
kelpie	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
killer	thrug	n	LOS, all major dialects < MERP
knight	lûghoth	n	NL, melting “lûkh” (horse) with “goth” (lord), a calque from Sindarin “rochir”
labyrinth	humb	n	NL < SV, HG “humbor” < MERP	may refer to thicket of forest
law	mogsh	n	SV (only “rule”); compare with “maug-” (must) and “mog” (tyrant) — see corresponding articles
lawful	mogshûrz	adj	NL < SV “mogsh” (rule)
legal	mogshûrz	adj	NL < SV “mogsh” (rule)
legitimate	mogshûrz	adj	NL < SV “mogsh” (rule)
level	tâl	n	NL < LOS “âl”, “dâl” (plane); compare with EL “tala” (above) < Etym. “TALAM” (floor, base, ground); compare with “târ” (high)
location	sazg	n	NL, merging Sindarin “sad” (place, spot) with LOS “stazg”< SV < Icelandic “staður”?
loot	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
loss	bûf	n	NL < MB, LOS “brûf”, SV & HG “buf”
luck	dûrf-	v	HG (to have luck; be lucky); LOS “dûrfit-” (have luck)	have luck; be lucky быть удачливым
luck	falt	n	LOS, see also “falg”	uncountable
maia	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
maia	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
man	shra	n	LOS, SV < EL “shara” (human) < TK “sharkû” (old man)	person of any race
map	hlamp	n	NL, merging MB “hlu” (to sew) with Noldorin “hamp” (garment), “hammad” (clothing) < Etym. “KHAP” (enfold); compare with etymology of English “map” < Latin “mappa” (napkin, cloth)
mavka	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
maze	humb	n	NL < SV, HG “humbor” < MERP	may refer to thicket of forest
melusine	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
member (of party)	brunal	n	NL, see “brun”
merfolk	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
mermaid	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
messy	bûzgûrz	adj	NL < LOS (RE) “bûzog”
minstrel	linshal	n	see “linsh”
mischief	fikhabauk	n	NL, merging “fik” with “gabauk” (see corresponding articles)
mixture	shogurm	n	NL, see “shog-”
monk	ashauk	n	NL, merging “ashûk” (alone) with “shauk” (companion, comrade, fellow) or alternatively “ash” (one) + suffix “-auk” (lit. “loner”); compare with original Ancient Greek “μοναχός” (single, solitary) and “mono-”
monster	uglauk	n	NL < “ugl-” (to frighten) < Etym. “ÚLUG”, “ÚLGU” and SV suffix “-auk”
mortal	matûrz	adj	EL, all major dialects
murderer	thrug	n	LOS, all major dialects < MERP
musician	linshal	n	see “linsh”
naiad	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
navi	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
navka	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
necromancy	dush	n	TK, DBS, WJ, WR, SD, “Dushgoi” (Minas Morgul), AA translates as “dark sorcery” = Sindarin “Morgul”; ? Valarin “dušamanûðân” (marred) ? Sindarin “dûr” (dark) as in “gûldûr” (dark sorcery)	uncountable
neuter	narambûrz	adj	NL, merging negative particle “nar-” with “ramb” (side)
neutral	narambûrz	adj	NL, merging negative particle “nar-” with “ramb” (side)
nixie	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
nymph	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
objective	krauk	n	HG < MB (task)
opponent	kuth	n	NL < Sindarin “coth”, “cûd”, “gud”, Noldorin “goth” as in PN “Morgoth” (Black Enemy) < Etym. “KOTH”, “KOT”; changed to avoid confusion with other translations of “goth”
opportunity	bûth	n	LOS
overcome	faik-	v	NL < Qenya “vaqie” (victory), “vaqa” (vanquish)
overthrow	faik-	v	NL < Qenya “vaqie” (victory), “vaqa” (vanquish)
overwhelm	faik-	v	NL < Qenya “vaqie” (victory), “vaqa” (vanquish)
paladin	lûghoth	n	NL, melting “lûkh” (horse) with “goth” (lord), a calque from Sindarin “rochir”
party	brun	n	LOS < MB, in HG also “committee”	working group
party	shalk	n	LOS, HG (only “group”) < SV	set noun
person	shra	n	LOS, SV < EL “shara” (human) < TK “sharkû” (old man)	person of any race
physique	kraurgaithurm	n	NL, lit. “body arrangement”; see “kraur”, “gaith-”	uncountable
pillage	prauk-	v	NL < SV “plauk” < probably Albanian “plaçkit” or debased English words; NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “raun-”	take other's property by force
place	sazg	n	NL, merging Sindarin “sad” (place, spot) with LOS “stazg”< SV < Icelandic “staður”?
plane	tâl	n	NL < LOS “âl”, “dâl” (plane); compare with EL “tala” (above) < Etym. “TALAM” (floor, base, ground); compare with “târ” (high)
play	tail	n	LOS < MB, SV < Quenya “tyal-”	may apply to theatre
play	tail-	v	LOS < MB < Quenya “tyal-”
plunder	prauk-	v	NL < SV “plauk” < probably Albanian “plaçkit” or debased English words; NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “raun-”	take other's property by force
plunder	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
point	spaz	n	LOS (spike, point) < SV
potion	doshog	n	NL, merging “dosh” with “shog-”, lit. “spell drink”	a drink with magical properties
potion	shogurm	n	NL, see “shog-”
power	polm	n	NL < Gnomish < Etym. “POL”	physical power; uncountable
practice	tail-	v	LOS < MB < Quenya “tyal-”
predict	falkh-	v	NL < SV “falk” (to toss a dice, bone) < MERP “flak” < Albanian (to throw, cast)	literally “toss the bones / dices” букв. “раскинуть кости”
presence	thukulurm	n	NL, lit. “over-presence”; see “thu”, “kulurm”	uncountable
priest	gorthal	n	NL, see “gorth-”
principle	mogsh	n	SV (only “rule”); compare with “maug-” (must) and “mog” (tyrant) — see corresponding articles
profit	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
pub	kolkamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
pub	zulmamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
punch	grush-	v	LOS, SV, MERP
quest	krauk	n	HG < MB (task)
quest	sogurm	n	see “sog-”
rage	kharm	n	NL, merging HG “kha” (fury) with ON “karmordi” < MERP “kamordî” and with Quenya “aha” (rage)
ranger	gâbal	n	NL < LOS “gâb” (distance, range) < MB	a soldier patrolling large area
ranking	tingurm	n	NL, see “ting”	uncountable
ransom	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
rascal	fikhabauk	n	NL, merging “fik” with “gabauk” (see corresponding articles)
relatives	rank	n	NL < LOS “rak” (family, clan, relatives, class) < SV; modified to avoid confusion with MERP (stream) and to make connection with LOS “krank” (father), “shrakh-” and “srinkh-” (to gather) from fictional proto-word “skrinkht” (see corresponding articles); compare also with Qenya “rendi” (kinship, kin, kindred, clan) and “resta” (support; kinship, kin, kindred, clan), “soresta” (family); accidental cognate with English “rank”	uncountable, only collective / plural
reward	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
rights	mogsh	n	SV (only “rule”); compare with “maug-” (must) and “mog” (tyrant) — see corresponding articles
rogue	fikhabauk	n	NL, merging “fik” with “gabauk” (see corresponding articles)
rover	fikhabauk	n	NL, merging “fik” with “gabauk” (see corresponding articles)
rule	mogsh	n	SV (only “rule”); compare with “maug-” (must) and “mog” (tyrant) — see corresponding articles
rusalka	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
sack	prauk-	v	NL < SV “plauk” < probably Albanian “plaçkit” or debased English words; NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “raun-”	take other's property by force
samodiva	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
satyr	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
savage	raghal	n	NL < “ragh” (wild)	uncivilized people
scan	hond-	v	NL, see “hon-”, “hont”
scoundrel	fikhabauk	n	NL, merging “fik” with “gabauk” (see corresponding articles)
search	sogurm	n	see “sog-”
serpent	lûg	n	TK, AO, BOLT, PN “Lug”; Explicitly translated as “snake” in PE 13 and PE 15 (Gnomish Lexicon, Qenya Lexicon). Sindarin “lhûg” < Etym. “LOK” (serpent, dragon, snake)	only about big, monstrous snakes and dragons
shaman	haugdushal	n	NL, lit. “spirit-sorcerer”; see “haug”, “dush”
shape-shifter	naur	n	LOS < Quenya “nauro” < Etym. “ÑGAW” (howl)
siren	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
site	sazg	n	NL, merging Sindarin “sad” (place, spot) with LOS “stazg”< SV < Icelandic “staður”?
skill	sau	n	HG, cited as Sumerian but without original form, probably “sa'a”, “sa7-a” (profession); compare with Eym. “SAY” (know, understand), Quenya “sairon” (wizard), but meaning closer to Sindarin “curu”	skill of hand, technical skill
slayer	dog	n	TK, AO, HOME 3, LR, PN “Boldog”; Noldorin “daug” (warrior, soldier) < Etym. “NDAK” (slay); explicitly translated as “slayer” in Etymologies
snake	lûg	n	TK, AO, BOLT, PN “Lug”; Explicitly translated as “snake” in PE 13 and PE 15 (Gnomish Lexicon, Qenya Lexicon). Sindarin “lhûg” < Etym. “LOK” (serpent, dragon, snake)	only about big, monstrous snakes and dragons
soldier	dog	n	TK, AO, HOME 3, LR, PN “Boldog”; Noldorin “daug” (warrior, soldier) < Etym. “NDAK” (slay); explicitly translated as “slayer” in Etymologies
sorcerer	dushal	n	NL < TK “dush” (cf.)
sorceror	dushal	n	NL < TK “dush” (cf.)
spell	dosh	n	NL, merging Gnomish “thoth” ([evil] spell) with TK BS “dush” ([dark] sorcery, necromancy)
spirit	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
spoil	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
spot	sazg	n	NL, merging Sindarin “sad” (place, spot) with LOS “stazg”< SV < Icelandic “staður”?
sprite	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
stamina	bronburm	n	NL, see “bronb-”	uncountable
stature	kraurgaithurm	n	NL, lit. “body arrangement”; see “kraur”, “gaith-”	uncountable
strength	bolgurm	n	NL, see “bolg”
strength	polm	n	NL < Gnomish < Etym. “POL”	physical power; uncountable
strike	grush-	v	LOS, SV, MERP
swag	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
talisman	falgund	n	NL, merging “falt” (luck) with “gund” (stone); see corresponding articles	any physical object believed to have magical properties
target	krauk	n	HG < MB (task)
task	krauk	n	HG < MB (task)
tavern	kolkamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
tavern	zulmamb	n	NL, lit. “mug-chamber”
templar	faltambal	n	NL, see “faltamb”
thief	orskal	n	NL < LOS, see “orsk-”
throw	af-	v	LOS
tip	spaz	n	LOS (spike, point) < SV
toss	af-	v	LOS
train	tail-	v	LOS < MB < Quenya “tyal-”
trophy	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
trove	raun	n	NL < Qenya “rauna”, “rambe”, stem “RAVA”; compare with LOS “rant” (robber); NL suggests fictional proto-word “praunk-” to make connection with “prauk-”	uncountable
undine	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
vanquish	faik-	v	NL < Qenya “vaqie” (victory), “vaqa” (vanquish)
venture	ghûsk	n	NL, merging “ghugsh-” (to happen) < SV with “skât-” (to come, arrive); compare with English “advent” similarity with English “gest” is accidental
vila	hûb	n	NL < Sindarin “hû” (spirit, shadow) < Primitive Elvish “hyōba”; compare with “haug” (soul)	in Nûrlâm any lesser spirits (Maiar), usually in humanoid or animal form; some prefix usually added to clarify the meaning, in analogy with Balrog (mighty demon), e.g. “karsh-hûb” (sea-spirit) (probably will be merged as “karshûb” in Colloquial speech)
villain	fikhabauk	n	NL, merging “fik” with “gabauk” (see corresponding articles)
warlock	gîzdushal	n	NL, lit. “pact-sorcerer”
warrior	dog	n	TK, AO, HOME 3, LR, PN “Boldog”; Noldorin “daug” (warrior, soldier) < Etym. “NDAK” (slay); explicitly translated as “slayer” in Etymologies
warrior	mau	n	LOS < TK, DBS, LOTR, PN “Mauhúr”; ? Qenya “mahtar” (warrior) < Etym. “MAK” (sword)	translation is speculative
warrior	mauh	n	TK, DBS, LOTR, PN “Mauhúr”; ? Qenya “mahtar” (warrior) < Etym. “MAK” (sword)	translation is speculative
waste	lûzg	n	NL < merging EL “uzg” with Etym. “LUS” (empty); compare with Ilkorin “losgen” (empty)	dry, unfertile or abandoned land; uncountable
wasteland	lûzg	n	NL < merging EL “uzg” with Etym. “LUS” (empty); compare with Ilkorin “losgen” (empty)	dry, unfertile or abandoned land; uncountable
weapon	yak	n	NL, see “yag” and “yazg”
well	bhog	adj	LOS (LUG) < HG < Latin “bono”	good behaviour; may be used as interjection / exclamation (“okay”, “all right!”) о поведении; в том числе восклицание “хорошо!”
werewolf	naur	n	LOS < Quenya “nauro” < Etym. “ÑGAW” (howl)
wilderness	lûzg	n	NL < merging EL “uzg” with Etym. “LUS” (empty); compare with Ilkorin “losgen” (empty)	dry, unfertile or abandoned land; uncountable
win	faik-	v	NL < Qenya “vaqie” (victory), “vaqa” (vanquish)
wisdom	golurm	n	NL < TK “gol-” (cf.)	uncountable
witch	kûrzh	n	NL < Gnomish “curus” (witch) < roots “KURU”, “KUŘU” (magic); compare with Sindarin PN “Curunír” (Saruman, “Man of Skill”)	male by default
witchcraft	dush	n	TK, DBS, WJ, WR, SD, “Dushgoi” (Minas Morgul), AA translates as “dark sorcery” = Sindarin “Morgul”; ? Valarin “dušamanûðân” (marred) ? Sindarin “dûr” (dark) as in “gûldûr” (dark sorcery)	uncountable
wizard	saunor	n	NL, lit. “Man of Skill”, “skilled male” (see “sau”, “nor”), calque from Sindarin “curunír” (Saruman)

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