Sindarin
Halad
Halad
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Edain
halad
noun. warden
Element in
- Ed. Haladin “People of Haleth, (lit.) Wardens” ✧ WJ/270; WJ/309
- Ed. Obel Halad “Town of the Chieftain” ✧ WJI/Obel Halad
Variations
- Halad ✧ WJ/270; WJI/Halad; WJI/Obel Halad
Since the chieftains of Brethil were elected from the family of Haldad it was natural to used the term "Halad" for the position. Haldad's name meant "watchdog" and was derived from hal(a), meaning "watch" or "guard".