elvellyn

collective name. Elf-friends, Elf-lovers

A term for those friendly to the Elves, the equivalent of Eldameldor (WJ/412). This name is a compound of Ell “Elf” and the lenited form of the plural mellyn of mellon “friend”.

eldameldor

collective name. Elf-friends, Elf-lovers

A term for those friendly to the Elves, as opposed to those interested in them as a subject of lore: Eldandili or Quendili (WJ/412). This name is a compound of Elda “Elf” and the plural of meldo “friend”.

elendili

collective name. Elf-friends

A term for the faithful of Númenor as friends of the Elves (S/266). It is a plural form of the name Elendil “Elf-friend”, and likely has a similar etymology.

Conceptual Development: In earlier writings it appeared as ᴹQ. Elendilli with two l’s (SD/403, PM/151).