Carl Cotton
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| The name Carl refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Carl (disambiguation). |
| Carl Cotton | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Nibs |
| Date of birth | S.R. 1389 |
| Parentage | Tolman Cotton |
| Location | The Shire |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Carl "Nibs" Cotton was the youngest child of Tolman Cotton.
[edit] History
Born in S.R. 1389,[1] Carl and his siblings spent much time in Bywater, and used to swim in the Bywater Pool with the Gamgee children often.[2] He had not yet come of age when the Ruffians entered the Shire, so his father ordered him to guard the house with a pitch fork while his father and brothers fought in the Battle of Bywater.[3]
[edit] Etymology
Carl was probably named after his ancestor, Carl, son of Cottar. The nickname "Nibs" has been a term of mock respect in historical English.[4]
[edit] References
- ↑ 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 Return of the King, "Mount Doom"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Scouring of the Shire"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"