Gamil Zirak
Craftsman of the Dwarves of Nogrod who lived during the First Age. Gamil Zirak lived in Nogrod in the Blue Mountains with his people. He made weapons and shields for Thingol and the Elves of Doriath as well as his own people. Techlar also was an ancient craftsman of the Dwarves and Gamil Zirak worked closely with him.
Names & Meanings
The name Zirak means "silver" or "spike" in Khuzdul, the language of the Dwarves. Also called Gamil Zirak the Old.
References
The Unfinished Tales: "Narn I Hin Hurin," page 76
The History of Middle-earth, Volume VII, The Treason of Isengard: "The Ring Goes South," pages 174-175
The History of Middle-earth, Volume VII, The Treason of Isengard: "The Ring Goes South," pages 174-175
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