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Re: Lord of the Rings movie

From:Christopher B Wright <faceloran@...>
Date:Sunday, December 16, 2001, 18:24
Almaran Dungeonmaster saakel:
> Loth Lorien is an (enchanted, some say) forest in Middle Earth,
inhabited by
> elves, led by Celeborn and Galadriel.
Why do you call it Loth Lorien? Its full name is Laurelindórinan (Land of the Valley of Singing Gold), and its short name is Lothlórien. Even if it contains two morphemes (Dreamflower), it's one word. Would you separate Oxford into Oxen's Ford?

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