smēagelegen, f.n: a syllogism, a type of logical reasoning where the conclusion is gotten from two linked premises (for example, an apple is a fruit and all fruit is good, therefore apples are good). (SMAY-ah-yeh-LEH-yen / ˈsmeːa-jɛ-ˌlɛ-jɛn)
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Old English Wordhord 
So is that where Tolkien got the name?
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Yes, Smeagol’s name comes from Old English smēagan (to consider, meditate, search, inquire, examine, seek an opportunity, etc.).
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