Holdwine
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Holdwine of the Shire was the name given to Meriadoc Brandybuck among the Rohirrim, and used by them to record his deeds in their annals.[1]
Etymology[edit]
The word is Old English but its meaning is never given explicitly; and there are several possible interpretations, of which one is "faithful friend". The name Holdwine is composed of the Old English elements hold ("faithful" or "loyal") and wine ("friend").[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl", "The Kings of the Mark", Third Line, Footnote to Éomer Éadig
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 644
