One of the roots Tolkien used to illustrate various processes of Primitive Adûnaic word formation (SD/422-5). It also seems to be the basis of words related to stars, such as gimli.
Sindarin
last
noun. (sense of) hearing
Cognates
- ᴹQ. lasta “listening, hearing”
Derivations
- √LAS “listen”
A noun translated “star” (SD/431) or “star (in the sky)” (SD/427), and fully declined on SD/431 as an example of a Strong II noun.