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***Sharkû*** · 11-15-2002, 02:59 PM

That's a funny coincidence; but I am pretty sure Tolkien simply modernized the Old English fróda, 'wise, prudent; skillful; old'.

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11-15-2002, 02:59 PM	#9
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	That's a funny coincidence; but I am pretty sure Tolkien simply modernized the Old English fróda, 'wise, prudent; skillful; old'. [ November 15, 2002: Message edited by: Sharkû ]