Help with the translation of "Broadbeam"
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Re: Help with the translation of "Broadbeam"
The English word 'beam' is derived from the German word for tree ('baum') and I suspect it originally meant that, before it was co-opted as a construction term. There's a type of tree called "hornbeam", and of course there's "Quickbeam" from LoTR.
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Re: Help with the translation of "Broadbeam"
Tolwen wrote: So in short, the Broadbeams are probably characterised by their overall broad and squat built compared to the other tribes.
Rocmistro wrote: -a metaphor for a physical quality like a very broad shoulder set or a strong, wide back.
This seems the way to go when looking for a word that keeps the original meaning. And also, knowing this meaning, I can add some flavour to the general appareance of those dwarves.aramis wrote: 2) horizontal Structural element that bears heavy loads
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Re: Help with the translation of "Broadbeam"
I would imagine that the Broadbeam would indicate shoulder width rather than hip.
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Re: Help with the translation of "Broadbeam"
I, too, would say that the Broadbeam Dwarves tend to be exceptionally stocky (or, at least, that that is what is implied by the name). Beam equals width.
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