Halfast Gamgee

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Halfast Gamgee
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other namesHal
LocationOverhill
BirthS.R. 1372
Family
FamilyGamgee Family
ParentageHalfred of Overhill
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Halfast Gamgee

Halfast "Hal" Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History

Hal was the son of Halfred, an uncle of Samwise Gamgee.[1] He worked for Mr. Boffin in Overhill, and often went up in the Northfarthing to hunt.

He had the reputation for his wild stories of things he saw. He reportedly encountered a "Tree-man" while hunting beyond the North Moors.[2]

Etymology

The name likely comes from Old English hālfæst meaning "hale and firm".[3]

References