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[Maédhros]

Originally posted by Findegil

and [that ]the {number of} Balrogs {that prished}[were defeated] was a marvel and dread to the hosts of Morgoth, {for}[ and] ere that day never had any of the Balrogs been slain by the hand of Elves or Men.

I think that if you keep this last part as it is, it is understood (at least by me) that some Balrogs did indeed died in that battle.