In the General Prologue, which pilgrim is a 'stout carl' who wins wrestling matches and has a wart on his nose with a tuft of red hair?
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Correct answer: The Miller
The Miller, Robyn, is described with crude physical details that suggest his coarse and dishonest nature. He leads the pilgrims out of town playing the bagpipes and later tells a bawdy 'fabliau.'
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