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Dates
Came into existence with the foundation of Rohan in III 2510
Origins
The followers of Eorl the Young and their descendants
Race
Men
Division
Northmen
Culture
Rohirrim
Pronunciation
earli'ngas
Meaning
'Sons of Eorl'1
Other names
Éoherë, Eorlings, Forgoil, Horse-boys, Horsebreeders, Horse-lords, Horse-men, Horsemen of the North, Horsemen of Rohan, Men of the Mark, Men of the Riddermark, Men of Rohan, Riders of Rohan, Riders of the Mark, Robbers of the North, Rochír-rim, Rochirrim, Rohirrim, Sons of Eorl, Strawheads, Whiteskins

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  • Updated 18 November 2016
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Eorlingas

The followers of Eorl and his house

A name taken by the Rohirrim in their own tongue, signifying the followers and kin of Eorl the Young.


Notes

1

The Old English word ending -ing had several meanings depending on context, broadly describing people or things who shared a common source (so for example the Easterlings were people who originated the East). It could also carry the narrower meaning of 'sons' or 'descendants' (so Théoden son of Thengel was titled Thengling). In Eorlingas the meaning also seems to be 'sons' (the modern English 'Sons of Eorl' is also used) but here the meaning is more figurative, referring to all the Rohirrim as 'sons' of Eorl the 'father' of their country.

See also...

Eorlings, Helmingas, Sons of Eorl

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Eorlingas

The followers of Eorl and his house

Dates
Came into existence with the foundation of Rohan in III 2510
Origins
The followers of Eorl the Young and their descendants
Race
Men
Division
Northmen
Culture
Rohirrim
Pronunciation
earli'ngas
Meaning
'Sons of Eorl'1
Other names
Éoherë, Eorlings, Forgoil, Horse-boys, Horsebreeders, Horse-lords, Horse-men, Horsemen of the North, Horsemen of Rohan, Men of the Mark, Men of the Riddermark, Men of Rohan, Riders of Rohan, Riders of the Mark, Robbers of the North, Rochír-rim, Rochirrim, Rohirrim, Sons of Eorl, Strawheads, Whiteskins

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 18 November 2016
  • Updates planned: 1

Eorlingas

The followers of Eorl and his house

A name taken by the Rohirrim in their own tongue, signifying the followers and kin of Eorl the Young.


Notes

1

The Old English word ending -ing had several meanings depending on context, broadly describing people or things who shared a common source (so for example the Easterlings were people who originated the East). It could also carry the narrower meaning of 'sons' or 'descendants' (so Théoden son of Thengel was titled Thengling). In Eorlingas the meaning also seems to be 'sons' (the modern English 'Sons of Eorl' is also used) but here the meaning is more figurative, referring to all the Rohirrim as 'sons' of Eorl the 'father' of their country.

See also...

Eorlings, Helmingas, Sons of Eorl

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 18 November 2016
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2016. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Discus includes a huge range of team assessment features, including leadership and team roles.