According to The Oxford Dictionary of Current English, it is a real word [though I rarely use it].
It is a verb and it means [to] bewilder, or disconsert. The origin is not cited.
BTW: Where did you get this word from? [I surely hope it has something to do with Tolkien's book(s)and I'm sure it might be 'cause you said it might be from the Hobbit].
Halfling? Hmmm...I suppose it is. I haven't heard of any other author that uses it.
[ March 20, 2003: Message edited by: InklingElf ]
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