târik

noun. pillar, that which supports

The Adûnaic word for “pillar” (SD/241). Tolkien explained that this word is perceived as having a verbal function: “that which supports” (SD/429). As such, it can be used with an objective form in the name Minul-târik “That Which Supports the Heavens”.

Conceptual Development: In earlier drafts of “The Notion Club Papers” stories, this word appeared tûbal (SD/363), tūbil (SD/305) and (Quenya?) tyūlā (SD/346).

Element in

• Ad. Abattârik “?World Pillar”
• Ad. minal-târik “heavenly pillar” ✧ SD/429
• Ad. Minul-târik “Pillar of Heaven” ✧ SD/241; SD/429

Variations

• tārik ✧ SD/241; SD/429