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Originally Posted by Aiwnedil
Yes, but if "Balrog" is the cognate of "Valarauko" then the "Bal" comes not from NGWAL- but from BAL-
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Probably. I suppose you're right, but it still does not eliminate the possibility that the Sindarin word may be simple blend of both stems (like to the Orthank, or Galad[h]riel connotations)
Thanks for the link - I enjoyed evening of remembrance, re-reading that 'clash of civilizations' there
. In case we move or update again, and the link is lost (as most of my linking of yore was), I repeat it here with the title and author:
Bye bye Balrogs by
jallanite is the place Aiwendil invited us to visit
cheers