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Dates
Saruman was in Middle-earth from c. III 1000 to 3 November III 3019 (approximately 2,000 years)
Race
Division
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Settlements
Saruman settled in Isengard from III 2759
Pronunciation
lah'n1
Meaning
Other names
Title of
Note
As an Elvish title, the term 'Lân was usually used in conjunction with Saruman's Elvish name, Curunír

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’Lân

The White

The original Elvish form of Saruman's title; in full he was known to the Elves as Curunír ’Lân, translated as 'Saruman the White'. The word itself derived from glân, meaning 'White'. In the Wizard's title, the initial 'g' of the word is 'lenited', or softened, to the point where it is not in fact pronounced, and the apostrophe preceding the title is used to indicate this missing, silent letter.


Notes

1

The initial apostrophe in 'Lân is not directly explained, and appears to be a unique usage. It can be taken to indicate that the initial 'g' sound of glân, 'White', was absent from the title (perhaps to ease pronunciation where it follows the name Curunír).

See also...

White Messenger

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