Rowlie Appledore
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| Rowlie Appledore | |
|---|---|
| Man of Bree | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Bree |
| Death | T.A. 3019 Bree |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Rowlie Appledore was a man of Bree and member of the Appledore Family.
History[edit]
Rowlie was killed in early January, T.A. 3019, fighting Bill Ferny and Sharkey's ruffians.[1]
Etymology[edit]
Rowlie is diminutive of Rowland, from hrod "fame" + land.[2] Appledore is an old word for "apple tree".
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Homeward Bound"
- ↑ An Introduction to Elvish, Giving of Names
