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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> | 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== | ==Portrayal in Adaptations== | ||
'''1981: '' | '''1981: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:''' | ||
:[[John Bott]] plays a ruffian. | :[[John Bott]] plays a ruffian. | ||
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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.
