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[[Image:Daniel Govar - Dernhelm.jpg|thumb|''Dernhelm'' by [[Daniel Govar]]]]
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'''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]] and rode to the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].<ref>{{RK|Battle}}</ref>
'''Dernhelm''' was the alias taken by [[Éowyn]] when she broke the command of her uncle [[Théoden]] and rode to the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]<ref>{{RK|V3}}</ref><ref>{{RK|V5}}</ref>. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]].<ref>{{RK|V6}}</ref>
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name means "hidden protector" in [[Old English]]<ref>[[Jim Allan]] ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]'', Giving of names</ref> (see [[Helm]]).
The name means "hidden protector" in [[Old English]]<ref>[[Jim Allan]], ''[[An Introduction to Elvish]]'', "Giving of names"</ref> (see [[Helm]]).
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Dernhelm by Daniel Govar

Dernhelm was the alias taken by Éowyn when she broke the command of her uncle Théoden and rode to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields[1][2]. It was as Dernhelm that she first challenged the Witch-king of Angmar.[3]

Etymology

The name means "hidden protector" in Old English[4] (see Helm).

References