Hamfast of Gamwich
From Tolkien Gateway
Hamfast of Gamwich was the oldest recorded forefather of Sam Gamgee. He was the father of Wiseman Gamwich.
Etymology
The name Hamfast comes from Old English hámfæst, meaning "stay-at-home".[1]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "On Translation"