epetai adv. "consequently" (VT49:11). Since this is to contain tai "that which" (epe-ta-i "before that which"), a form Tolkien may later have abandoned, the less problematic synonym etta should perhaps be preferred. Compare potai.
Quenya
potai
therefore
potai
conjunction. *therefore, (lit.) before which
epetai
consequently
etta
therefore
etta adv. "therefore" (VT49:12)
potai adv. "therefore". Tolkien seems uncertain whether to use this form or etta (VT49:12). Cf. also epetai.