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Sister-sons by orphan_account
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
23 Jan 2017
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Wherein Thorin says 'sister-sons' because the word has more significance than 'brother-sons'; or, where the word 'nephew' doesn't have an accurate translation into Khuzdul.
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- Part 1 of Weight of Words
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Burglar by orphan_account
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
24 Jan 2017
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Thorin is always calling Bilbo Baggins "Burglar" until they arrive at the carrock. Why? What changes?
Where names carry heavy meanings for Dwarves.
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- Part 2 of Weight of Words
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Halfling by orphan_account
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien
06 Jun 2017
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Halfling is a highly offensive term in Hobbit culture. This meant the dwarves were being obscenely rude by constantly referring to him as one.
The nerve.
Bilbo Baggins was no halfling, and he would ensure they knew it.
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- Part 3 of Weight of Words