bandy to exchange back and forth.
bane a curse, the cause of destruction.
barrow an ancient grave formed of a mound of earth and stones.
the Black Land Mordor.
the Blessed Realm the land to which all the elves may sail, leaving Middle-earth and its troubles; also called the Undying Lands.
blown blossomed.
bollards wooden posts used to secure ropes, as in tying up a boat.
brakes an area of rough, overgrown land; a thicket.
brands flaming sticks or torches.
buckler a small shield.
butteries pantries or storerooms.
cairn a heap of stones, intended as a marker.
carrion dead meat or flesh.
charnel associated with dead bodies or bones.
clemency mercy.
close secretive.
cloud-wrack remnants of clouds.
copper a large boiler for heating water or cooking.
cordial a stimulating drink.






















