Borthand

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Borthand
Man
Biographical Information
BirthFirst Age
DeathF.A. 472
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Borthand

Borthand was one of the sons of Bór

History

After following his father into Beleriand, Borthand entered the service of Maedhros and Maglor.[1] He fought in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, and was faithful to the Noldor, taking a part in the slaying of Ulfang's sons before he was himself slain.[2]

Etymology

An early version of the name, Borthandos, was said to come from a word borth-, unlike his father's and brothers' names, which come from BOR-, "loyal". The meaning of borth- is nowhere mentioned.[3]

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