what's a chattel? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bill Ferny · 09-01-2002, 04:18 PM

A chattel is a peice of private property. When used to refer to a person, it denotes a slave. I guess in this context, Tolkien used the word to indicate someone who was completely under the control of another to the extent that they were unable to think or act for themselves.

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09-01-2002, 04:18 PM	#2
Bill Ferny Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bree Posts: 390	A chattel is a peice of private property. When used to refer to a person, it denotes a slave. I guess in this context, Tolkien used the word to indicate someone who was completely under the control of another to the extent that they were unable to think or act for themselves. [ September 01, 2002: Message edited by: Bill Ferny ] __________________ I prefer Gillaume d’Férny, connoisseur of fine fruit.