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In the ''[[The Etymologies|Etymologies]]'', the name ''Boromir'' is discussed under the root [[BOR]]. The name is said to be a [[Noldorin]] form derived from [[Old Noldorin]] ''[[Boronmíro]]'', being originally an [[Elvish]] name borne by [[Gnomes]] in [[Valinor]]. The first element related to Old Noldorin ''boron'' ("steadfast, trusty man, faithful vassal").<ref name=Ety353>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 353 (root BOR)</ref> The ending ''-[[mir]]'', derived from root [[MIR]] (a root yielding derivatives meaning "jewel, precious thing, treasure"), related to Old Noldorin ''[[mîre]]''.<ref name=Ety353>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 372 (root MIR)</ref><ref>{{VT|45a}}, p. 35</ref> According to the framework of the ''Etymologies'', the name ''Boromir'' would thus likely mean "faithful jewel".<ref>[[Didier Willis]]: [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elfling/message/16203 Message 16203 (July 13, 2002)] at [[Elfling]] (mailing list)</ref><ref>[[Beregond, Anders Stenström]], [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elfling/message/16358 Message 16358 (July 20, 2002)] at [[Elfling]] (mailing list)</ref> | In the ''[[The Etymologies|Etymologies]]'', the name ''Boromir'' is discussed under the root [[BOR]]. The name is said to be a [[Noldorin]] form derived from [[Old Noldorin]] ''[[Boronmíro]]'', being originally an [[Elvish]] name borne by [[Gnomes]] in [[Valinor]]. The first element related to Old Noldorin ''boron'' ("steadfast, trusty man, faithful vassal").<ref name=Ety353>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 353 (root BOR)</ref> The ending ''-[[mir]]'', derived from root [[MIR]] (a root yielding derivatives meaning "jewel, precious thing, treasure"), related to Old Noldorin ''[[mîre]]''.<ref name=Ety353>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 372 (root MIR)</ref><ref>{{VT|45a}}, p. 35</ref> According to the framework of the ''Etymologies'', the name ''Boromir'' would thus likely mean "faithful jewel".<ref>[[Didier Willis]]: [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elfling/message/16203 Message 16203 (July 13, 2002)] at [[Elfling]] (mailing list)</ref><ref>[[Beregond, Anders Stenström]], [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elfling/message/16358 Message 16358 (July 20, 2002)] at [[Elfling]] (mailing list)</ref> | ||
The [[Appendices]] to ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' give a slightly different etymology for the name of [[Boromir]], son of [[Denethor]], mentioning it as being [[Gondor Sindarin]].<ref>{{App|Men}}, footnote</ref> | The [[Appendices]] to ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' give a slightly different etymology for the name of [[Boromir]], son of [[Denethor]], mentioning it as being [[Gondor Sindarin]].<ref>{{App|Men}}, footnote</ref> See [[Boromir#Etymology|Boromir: Etymology]]. | ||
==Other versions of the Legendarium== | ==Other versions of the Legendarium== | ||
The first bearer of the name ''Boromir'' in the early versions of the [[legendarium]] was the character later named [[Borlach]].<ref>{{LR|AB}}, p. 151 (note to Annal 263)</ref><ref>{{WJ|P1}}, p. 128 (note to §174), </ref> | The first bearer of the name ''Boromir'' in the early versions of the [[legendarium]] was the character later named [[Borlach]].<ref>{{LR|AB}}, p. 151 (note to Annal 263)</ref><ref>{{WJ|P1}}, p. 128 (note to §174), </ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:07, 24 March 2011
Boromir (F.A. 338-F.A. 432) was son of Boron and grandson of Bëor the Old and leader of the House of Bëor.
He was given by the Elves (possibly Finrod) the region of Ladros in Dorthonion, since his House had long been loyal in his service.
He was the father of Andreth, Beril and Bregor, who succeeded him.
Etymology
In the Etymologies, the name Boromir is discussed under the root BOR. The name is said to be a Noldorin form derived from Old Noldorin Boronmíro, being originally an Elvish name borne by Gnomes in Valinor. The first element related to Old Noldorin boron ("steadfast, trusty man, faithful vassal").[1] The ending -mir, derived from root MIR (a root yielding derivatives meaning "jewel, precious thing, treasure"), related to Old Noldorin mîre.[1][2] According to the framework of the Etymologies, the name Boromir would thus likely mean "faithful jewel".[3][4]
The Appendices to The Lord of the Rings give a slightly different etymology for the name of Boromir, son of Denethor, mentioning it as being Gondor Sindarin.[5] See Boromir: Etymology.
Other versions of the Legendarium
The first bearer of the name Boromir in the early versions of the legendarium was the character later named Borlach.[6][7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 353 (root BOR) Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "Ety353" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Addenda and Corrigenda to the Etymologies — Part One" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter and Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 45, November 2003, p. 35
- ↑ Didier Willis: Message 16203 (July 13, 2002) at Elfling (mailing list)
- ↑ Beregond, Anders Stenström, Message 16358 (July 20, 2002) at Elfling (mailing list)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age", "Of Men", footnote
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Two: Valinor and Middle-earth before The Lord of the Rings, III. The Later Annals of Beleriand", p. 151 (note to Annal 263)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part One. The Grey Annals", p. 128 (note to §174),
| Boromir House of Bëor | ||
| Preceded by: Boron | 4th Head of the House of Bëor | None |
| None New position | 1st Lord of Ladros | Followed by: Bregor |
