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Gúthwinë

Gúthwinë as conceived by The Noble Collection

Gúthwinë was the sword of Éomer, borne by him at the Battle of the Hornburg, and presumably also at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

[edit] Etymology

The name Gúthwinë is said to be Rohirric, meaning "battle-friend".[1]

[edit] References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 85


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