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I clearly recall that Samwise (who we learned means "half-wise" or maybe half-witted) Gamgee was speaking to himself, saying "You're nowt but a ninnyhammer, Sam Gamgee." I never had any doubt that the term meant "fool". I suspect there is a deeper derivation to it than Anu mentions. If the "ham" means "town" like I suspect, it probably is a derogatory derived from a placename.
Cheers,
Bryan
You are only wretched and unworthy if you choose to be.
Cheers,
Bryan
You are only wretched and unworthy if you choose to be.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted ninnyhammer wwh 12/27/03 01:18 AM Re: ninnyhammer Jackie 12/27/03 01:42 AM Re: ninnyhammer Faldage 12/27/03 01:52 PM Re: ninnyhammer wwh 12/27/03 02:07 PM Re: ninnyhammer Bryan Hayward 01/05/04 08:56 PM Re: ninnyhammer Jackie 01/06/04 01:10 AM Re: ninnyhammer Solamente, Doug. 01/08/04 02:29 PM
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