[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I think it was all a plot by Tolkien to test us - to see if we would delve deep enough into his work to find this. There probably isn't an answer, every language has exceptions to the rules, and Tolkien would have know that for sure, so I wouldn't worry about it, just enjoy what you read. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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