Wilcome Cotton II

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This article is about the son of Tolman Cotton. For the son of Holman Cotton, see Wilcome Cotton I.
Wilcome Cotton
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other namesJolly
LocationBywater
BirthS.R. 1384
Family
ParentageFarmer Cotton, Lily Brown
Physical Description
GenderMale

Wilcome "Jolly" Cotton was a Hobbit of Bywater.

History

Wilcome was born in S.R. 1384, named after his uncle Will.[1] Jolly and his brother helped their father fend off Sharkey's ruffians, and actively participated in the revolt and Battle of Bywater.[2]

Etymology

From Old English willa "pleasure" + cuma "guest"; Wilcuma is a welcome guest. Jolly comes from Old French jolif "merry, happy", which is cognate to the word yule.[3]

Portrayal in Adaptations

2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game):

Wilcome lives at number 5, South Lane, in Bywater.

References