erusēn

collective name. Children of God

A variant form of Eruhin appearing in a few places (MR/423, RGEO/66). Its final element may be related to the root ᴹ√SEL(D) “child”. The similar word Melkorsēni “Children of Melkor” appears to have the same final element (MR/423). It is possible that Tolkien introduced the variation so that the Sindarin form would be S. Eruhîn, resembling the earlier Adûnaic form Ad. Êruhîn.

Elements

Word	Gloss
Eru	“The One, God”
sén	“child”

Variations

• Erusēni ✧ MR/423
• Eruséni ✧ MRI/Eruhín