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Full Glossary for The Lord of the Rings

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.


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