lest melian

proper name. Girdle of Melian

Name of the magical boundary that Melian placed around Doriath, translated “Girdle of Melian” (WJ/228). This name is combination of her name with the otherwise unattested noun lest “girdle”.

Conceptual Development: This name was first written as List Melian (WJ/228).

Changes

• List Melian → Lest Melian “Girdle of Melian” ✧ WJ/228

Elements

Word	Gloss
lest	“girdle, girdle, *belt”
Melian	“Dear Gift”

Variations

• List Melian ✧ WJ/228 (List Melian); WJI/List Melian