Andwise Roper
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| Andwise Roper | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Andy |
| Location | Tighfield |
| Birth | S.R. 1323 |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Hobson "Roper" Gamgee |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Andwise "Andy" Roper was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History
Andwise was the son of Hobson "Roper" Gamgee, an older brother of Hamfast Gamgee. Whereas his brother became a gardner, Andwise continued the family trade, and founded the Roper Family.[1] He inherited the family ropewalk in Tighfield,[2][3] which he in turn left to his son Anson after his death.[1]
Etymology
The name comes from Old English andwīs which means "expert, skilful".[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Lothlórien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Taming of Sméagol"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"
