Notnel

Notnel is a fictional word of Elvish origin, specifically Sindarin, found within the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. It translates approximately to "Storyteller" or "One who recites tales." While not directly featured in The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit in its complete form, linguistic analysis suggests it would be constructed from the root not- meaning "to count, reckon" and the agent suffix -nel indicating "one who does." Therefore, Notnel describes someone whose profession or skill lies in the recounting and preservation of history and legends through oral tradition. The word evokes a sense of tradition, knowledge, and the importance of storytelling within Elvish culture. It represents a figure crucial to the maintenance of Elvish lore and the passing down of cultural heritage.