A form of poetic rhythm, of which the only documented example is that of Gilraen the mother of Aragorn, quoted above. Tolkien himself gives us little detail about the linnod form, but it has been theorised¹ that the word comes from the Elvish for 'seven-chant' (it is notable that Gilraen's linnod consists of two segments of seven syllables each). On that basis, a linnod appears to be a verse-form intended for rendering short and pithy sayings.