Middle-earther

Noun

Middle-earther (plural Middle-earthers)

1. A fan of Middle-earth.
   • We can’t presume to know all the music tastes of Tolkien fans or the literary pursuits of Rush maniacs, but we could take a pretty good guess that with “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” coming out on video and Rush playing at the Post-Gazette Pavilion, there are some...2002 August 4, Scott Mervis, “8 Days a Week”, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, volume 76, number 4, page 2
   • Key interludes from the books were rearranged or even deleted to give the film narrative its momentum and depth, and it all works. Not even the most fundamentalist Middle-earther could object.2003 December 16, Chauncey Mabe, “Rings finale rich and enchanting”, in South Florida Sun-Sentinel, volume 44, number 235, page 2E, column 4
2. A native or inhabitant of Middle-earth.
   • "These, Your ineffable Wickedness," said Bilgenest, trying to roll his "R"s properly -- very hard since there weren't any in those words -- "are the humble Middle-earthers who have come in response to your ad about your, uh, grandmother's modest little Ring." Sauron looked at the many assembled...1988 November 30, Excitement City Unlimited, number 15, page 3
   • In “Fellowship,” Frodo, Gandalf and assorted Middle-earthers begin an arduous and dangerous journey through enemy territory to destroy the ring by returning it to the fires where it was forged.2001 December 20, Duane Dudek, “‘Rings’ echoes today’s clash of good and evil”, in Press Enterprise, page 24, column 2

   Synonyms:

   Middle-earthian