Primitive elvish balad root. worth, value Derivatives ᴺQ. valda “worth; worthy, dear”ᴺQ. valda- “to matter; to be of significance, worth, moment”ᴺS. baladh “worth, importance”ᴺS. ball “worthy, important; great, mighty”ᴺS. balla- “to matter; to be of significance, worth, moment” Elements WordGlossBAL“power; powerful, mighty; have power”