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The '''Ruffians''' were a group of [[Men]] | The '''Ruffians''' were a group of [[Men]] from near [[Isengard]]. | ||
==History== | |||
The Ruffians followed [[Saruman|Sharkey]] to [[the Shire]] in {{TA|3018}}.<ref>{{RK|Homeward}}</ref> They were his main operatives, commanding the hobbits around, collecting the crop and surpressing any dissent. Many were killed in the [[Battle of Bywater]]; some were captured, and some fled. Those who died were buried in the [[Battle Pit]].<ref>{{RK|Scouring}}</ref> | |||
==Etymology== | |||
A ruffian refers to a scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.<ref>[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ruffian Ruffian] Wiktionary entry</ref> | |||
==Portrayal in Adaptations== | |||
'''1981: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:''' | |||
:[[John Bott]] plays a ruffian. | |||
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Revision as of 15:42, 11 December 2012
The Ruffians were a group of Men from near Isengard.
History
The Ruffians followed Sharkey to the Shire in T.A. 3018.[1] They were his main operatives, commanding the hobbits around, collecting the crop and surpressing any dissent. Many were killed in the Battle of Bywater; some were captured, and some fled. Those who died were buried in the Battle Pit.[2]
Etymology
A ruffian refers to a scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.[3]
Portrayal in Adaptations
1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):
- John Bott plays a ruffian.
