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A cousin of [[Samwise Gamgee]], the son of Sam's uncle [[Halfred of Overhill|Halfred]] of [[Overhill]]. While hunting in the [[Northfarthing]] one day, Halfast reportedly encountered a huge and peculiar being that he called a '[[Tree-man]]'. He was also known by the nickname 'Hal'.
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'''Halfast "Hal" Gamgee''' was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] of [[the Shire]].


[[Category:Hobbits]] [[Category:Gamgee]]
==History==
Hal was the son of [[Halfred of Overhill|Halfred]], an uncle of [[Samwise Gamgee]].<ref>{{App|Gamgee}}</ref> He worked for [[Boffin Family|Mr. Boffin]] in [[Overhill]], and often went up in the [[Northfarthing]] to hunt.
 
He had the reputation for his wild stories of things he saw. He reportedly encountered a "[[Ents|Tree-man]]" while hunting beyond the [[North Moors]].<ref>{{FR|Shadow}}</ref>
 
==Etymology==
The name likely comes from [[Old English]] ''hālfæst'' meaning "hale and firm".<ref>{{HM|IE}}, "Giving of Names"</ref>
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[[Category:Gamgee]]
[[Category:Hobbits]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]
 
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[[fr:encyclo/personnages/hobbits/gamegie/halfast_gamegie]]

Revision as of 11:03, 18 September 2015

Halfast Gamgee
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other namesHal
LocationOverhill
BirthS.R. 1372
Family
FamilyGamgee Family
ParentageHalfred of Overhill
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Halfast Gamgee

Halfast "Hal" Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History

Hal was the son of Halfred, an uncle of Samwise Gamgee.[1] He worked for Mr. Boffin in Overhill, and often went up in the Northfarthing to hunt.

He had the reputation for his wild stories of things he saw. He reportedly encountered a "Tree-man" while hunting beyond the North Moors.[2]

Etymology

The name likely comes from Old English hālfæst meaning "hale and firm".[3]

References