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| − | ''Galbasi'' is a [[Hobbitish]] surname, translated as "Gamwich". It was corrupted as ''Galpsi''.<ref>{{App|Translation}}</ref> | + | '''''Galbasi''''' is a [[Hobbitish]] surname, translated as "Gamwich". It was corrupted as ''Galpsi''.<ref>{{App|Translation}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 17:31, 9 November 2012
Galbasi is a Hobbitish surname, translated as "Gamwich". It was corrupted as Galpsi.[1]
[edit] Etymology
The surname comes from the name of the village Galabas "Gamwich".
The name Galabas uses the elements galap, "game", and bas "village", corresponding somewhat to "-wich" or "-wick".
[edit] Translation
The name was translated as "Gammidgy" and the corrupted form as Gamgee.
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "On Translation"