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Lostgaeriel · 12-16-2001, 06:15 AM

Because, the words "elfish" and "elfin" are in most dictionaries, but "elven" is not.<P>I think "Elven" is a much better-sounding word. And it distinguishes Tolkien's Elves from those miniature brownie/fairy/faerie/leprechaun/elves.<p>[ December 16, 2001: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

12-16-2001, 06:15 AM	#3
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	Because, the words "elfish" and "elfin" are in most dictionaries, but "elven" is not.<P>I think "Elven" is a much better-sounding word. And it distinguishes Tolkien's Elves from those miniature brownie/fairy/faerie/leprechaun/elves.<p>[ December 16, 2001: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.