sindarin

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Definition of sindarin in English English dictionary

A constructed language based on Welsh

A constructed language developed by J. R. R. Tolkien, based on Welsh

Etymology

() Developed by J. R. R. Tolkien and mainly spoken by the Elves in his fantasy works. The words Sindarin itself is not of Sindarin origin, it is a Quenya term for the language that was probably referred to as Edhellen in the language. It is the dative form of Sindar, the name of the people who spoke it.