Esmeralda Took

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Esmeralda Took
Hobbit
Biographical Information
LocationBrandy Hall, Bucklebury
BirthS.R. 1336
Family
ParentageAdalgrim Took
Physical Description
GenderFemale

Esmeralda Took (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. In T.A. 2982 their only child Meriadoc Brandybuck was born.

Esmeralda attended the Farewell Party of Bilbo Baggins (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.

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