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Kalimac · 05-10-2002, 11:45 PM

Nufaciel, good stuff! Thanks for putting it up.

Rae, in many parts of Europe the wedding ring is worn on the right hand. I'm not sure if it's like that in England now (do any English 'Downers have info on this?) but it may have earlier, so Tolkien may have just been giving them the standard hand. I know it's still like that in Russia; when I was there I wore my engagement ring on my right hand.

05-10-2002, 11:45 PM	#13
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Nufaciel, good stuff! Thanks for putting it up. Rae, in many parts of Europe the wedding ring is worn on the right hand. I'm not sure if it's like that in England now (do any English 'Downers have info on this?) but it may have earlier, so Tolkien may have just been giving them the standard hand. I know it's still like that in Russia; when I was there I wore my engagement ring on my right hand. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.