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and used chiefly by Arabs and Turks
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Hmm. This would be the perfect opportunity for some overly sensitive member to jump in and say that this is direct evidence that Tolkien was prejudiced against the Arabs & the Turks. I don't think this is the case, but it's still pretty interesting that he would associate the scimitar with evil goblins. Or am I taking the quote out of context?