The Encyclopedia of Arda - Greyhame (original) (raw)

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Dates Gandalf arrived in Middle-earth c. III 1000 and departed 29 September III 3021 Race Ainur Division Maiar of Manwë and Varda Order Istari (Wizards) Culture This title was used among the Rohirrim Meaning Probably 'grey cloak'1 Other names Greymantle; Gandalf was known more generally as 'the Grey', and bore various other related titles: the Grey Fool, the Grey Messenger, the Grey Pilgrim, the Grey Wanderer Title of Gandalf Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: G About this entry: Updated 15 November 2021 This entry is complete Gandalf’s surname among the Rohirrim Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV "Here now I name my guest, Gandalf Greyhame, wisest of counsellors, most welcome of wanderers..." Words of Théodenfrom The Two Towers III 6_The King of the Golden Hall_ One of Gandalf's many titles and surnames, used particularly in the country of Rohan. It was the equivalent in the tongue of the Rohirrim of 'Greymantle' or 'Greycloak'. According to some sources, the name is a rendering into ancient English of Incánus, the Westron name for Gandalf (though note that this is only one of several competing explanations of the old name Incánus). Notes 1 The word 'hame' comes from Old English hama, which literally meant 'skin' or 'hide', but could also be used of clothing. Considering Gandalf's other titles of Greycloak and Greymantle, 'hame' in this context probably means 'cloak', though 'Greyhame' could conceivably be interpreted in a more general sense, as something like 'clothed in Grey'. See also... Greymantle Indexes: Alphabetical: G Ainur About this entry: Updated 15 November 2021 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2003, 2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discus branding: an optional service that gives you the power to change the layout of DISC questionnaires and reports.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Gandalf arrived in Middle-earth c. III 1000 and departed 29 September III 3021 Race Ainur Division Maiar of Manwë and Varda Order Istari (Wizards) Culture This title was used among the Rohirrim Meaning Probably 'grey cloak'1 Other names Greymantle; Gandalf was known more generally as 'the Grey', and bore various other related titles: the Grey Fool, the Grey Messenger, the Grey Pilgrim, the Grey Wanderer Title of Gandalf Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: G About this entry: Updated 15 November 2021 This entry is complete Gandalf’s surname among the Rohirrim

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV "Here now I name my guest, Gandalf Greyhame, wisest of counsellors, most welcome of wanderers..." Words of Théodenfrom The Two Towers III 6_The King of the Golden Hall_ One of Gandalf's many titles and surnames, used particularly in the country of Rohan. It was the equivalent in the tongue of the Rohirrim of 'Greymantle' or 'Greycloak'. According to some sources, the name is a rendering into ancient English of Incánus, the Westron name for Gandalf (though note that this is only one of several competing explanations of the old name Incánus). Notes 1 The word 'hame' comes from Old English hama, which literally meant 'skin' or 'hide', but could also be used of clothing. Considering Gandalf's other titles of Greycloak and Greymantle, 'hame' in this context probably means 'cloak', though 'Greyhame' could conceivably be interpreted in a more general sense, as something like 'clothed in Grey'. See also... Greymantle Indexes: Alphabetical: G Ainur About this entry: Updated 15 November 2021 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2003, 2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discus branding: an optional service that gives you the power to change the layout of DISC questionnaires and reports.