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Used in Rohan, which was founded in III 2510, but quite possibly in use by the Men of the Éothéod before that date
Race
Division
Culture
Pronunciation
e'ared
Meaning
Old English for a 'band' or 'troop' or cavalry (the literal meaning is a 'horse-riding')

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  • Updated 31 December 2013
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Éoreds

The military units of the Rohirrim

An éored was the main military division of the Rohirrim, normally consisting of one hundred and twenty Riders.


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  • Updated 31 December 2013
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