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HerenIstarion · 04-08-2005, 06:59 AM

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Where did the word Hobbit come from? Where did Tolkien get the idea

The secret is revelead by Théoden

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Are not these the Halflings, that some among us call the Holbytlan?

Holbytlan (pl) - Holbytla (s) = hole-builder (old English)

Hot, crispy nice hobbit · 04-08-2005, 08:35 PM

Somehow, I still could not place a hobbit and a man on par with each other...

Of course it may sound wierd, but what I am imagining a community of hobbits dwelling happily at one corner with absolutely no doings with any other races while two entire ages pass...

Hey, those are not hairs on their feet; they are parasite weeds.

04-08-2005, 08:35 PM	#42
Hot, crispy nice hobbit Wight Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Troll's larder Posts: 195	Letting the grass grow under their feet Somehow, I still could not place a hobbit and a man on par with each other... Of course it may sound wierd, but what I am imagining a community of hobbits dwelling happily at one corner with absolutely no doings with any other races while two entire ages pass... Hey, those are not hairs on their feet; they are parasite weeds. __________________ 'He wouldn't make above a mouthful,' said William, who had already had a fine supper, 'not when he was skinned and boned.'