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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name ''Galabas'' uses the elements ''[[ | The name ''Galabas'' uses the elements ''[[galap]]'', "game", and ''[[bas]]'' "village", corresponding somewhat to "-wich" or "-wick". | ||
==Translation== | ==Translation== | ||
The name was translated as "Gammidgy" and the corrupted form as [[Gamgee]]. | The name was translated as "Gammidgy" and the corrupted form as [[Gamgee]]. | ||
[[category:westron words]] | [[category:westron words]] | ||
Revision as of 10:51, 25 October 2009
Galbasi is a Hobbitish surname that comes from the name of the village Galabas
It was corrupted as Galpsi.
Etymology
The name Galabas uses the elements galap, "game", and bas "village", corresponding somewhat to "-wich" or "-wick".
Translation
The name was translated as "Gammidgy" and the corrupted form as Gamgee.
