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Samwise Gamgee

Samwise Gamgee noun: a persistent and loyal friend who plays a supporting role.

Noun

Samwise Gamgee (plural Samwise Gamgees)

  1. A persistent and loyal friend who plays a supporting role.
    • I defend the pudgy Sancho Panzas, the rotund Ragueneaus, and the sentimental Samwise Gamgees of the world.2014, Dwight Longenecker, The Romance of Religion: Fighting for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty, page 87=88
    • Yes, thank you, Grove will be happy to learn about the doctorate." Watson was a fitting placeholder for Grove. Watson was the Samwise Gamgee of these stories anyway2023, Lawrence Davis, Dawn of Legacy, WildBlue Press

Forms of Samwise Gamgee

pluralSamwise Gamgees

Origin of Samwise Gamgee

From the character in the Lord of the Rings series.

Questions about Samwise Gamgee

What does Samwise Gamgee mean?
Samwise Gamgee means a persistent and loyal friend who plays a supporting role.
What part of speech is Samwise Gamgee?
Samwise Gamgee is a noun.
What is the plural of Samwise Gamgee?
The plural of Samwise Gamgee is Samwise Gamgees.

Words near Samwise Gamgee in the dictionary

  1. samvydav
  2. samvydavs
  3. Samways
  4. samwich
  5. samwiches
  6. Samwise Gamgee
  7. samydaceous
  8. san
  9. San Agustin
  10. San Agustin I
  11. San Agustin II

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