cairn a heap of stones, intended as a marker.
carrion dead meat or flesh.
Eorlingas the warriors of Rohan.
flaxen pale yellow, similar to flax.
huorn a partially awake tree.
laved washed.
malediction curse.
the Mark another term for the country of Rohan.
Mearas the horses of Rohan, an especially intelligent breed.
moot an assembly convened for discussion and decision making.
rowan an ash tree.
Uruk-hai name of the orcs of Saruman; they have human blood, are especially large, and can endure daylight.
