Esmeralda Took
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| Esmeralda Took | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Brandy Hall, Bucklebury |
| Birth | S.R. 1336 |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Adalgrim Took |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
Esmeralda Took (born T.A. 2936) was the youngest of the five children of Adalgrim Took and younger sister of Paladin Took II, father of Peregrin Took. Esmeralda married Saradoc Brandybuck and in T.A. 2982 their only child Meriadoc Brandybuck was born.
Esmeralda attended the Farewell Party of Bilbo Baggins in T.A. 3001.
Etymology
Esmeralda is the Spanish word for "emerald", a a bright-green transparent precious stone. The word derives from Latin/Greek smaragdus/(σ)μάραγδος, itself deriving from a Semitic root.
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"
