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06-05-2004, 12:02 PM
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Bombadil
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I do not know if any have brought up the possibility that "half" could perhaps be short for halfling, therefore giving Samwise the title of a wise halfling. Perhaps not brought up due to the improbability this is the case, but it makes one think.
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