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| Island | |
| Girdley Island | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Type | Island |
| Regions | Eriador |
Girdley Island was an island located in the Brandywine River, north of the Brandywine Bridge.[1]
Etymology
David Salo suggests a possible Old Hobbitish etymology from *Gyrdlieg "girdle-island".[2] "Girdle" probably refers to its being 'girdled' (enclosed) between the river-branches.[3]
As in Rushey, the ending -ey means "island" in Old Norse and is found in English island names (cf. Gurnsey).
Portrayal in adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- The Girdley Island sits on the border between in-game regions of Shire and Bree-land. It is identified as a point of interest, but is not part of any quest or achievement, nor are there any enemies found on it.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Part of the Shire" map
- ↑ David Salo, "Hobbitish Place-names" 23 November 1998, Elfling, accessed 20 March 2013
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. lviii