Hamfast of Gamwich
Earliest known member of the Gamgee Family. Hamfast of Gamwich was born in 2760 of the Third Age. His parents' names are not known. Hamfast lived in Gamwich.
In 2800, Hamfast had a son named Wiseman Gamwich. Their family moved to Tighfield. Hamfast died sometime later; his fate is not known.
In 2800, Hamfast had a son named Wiseman Gamwich. Their family moved to Tighfield. Hamfast died sometime later; his fate is not known.
Names & Meanings
Hamfast can be derived from the Old English hámfoest meaning "staying at home." Gamwich comes from the Hobbitish name Galabas meaning "game village" and wich or wick meaning "village."
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C: "Gamgee genealogy," page 383
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F: "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age," pages 414, 416
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Letter #144
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F: "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age," pages 414, 416
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Letter #144
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