Allan-a-Dale
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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"Devoutly spoken," said Locksley; "and where is Allan-a-Dale?"
From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir
In them the persons of Robin Hood, Little John, Will Stutely, the Sheriff of Nottingham, Allan-a-Dale, Queen Eleanor, Friar Tuck, and all the rest, become as familiar as their names and characteristics.
From Queer Stories for Boys and Girls by Eggleston, Edward
The target was now cleared for the next two contestants—Geoffrey and Allan-a-Dale.
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
Perhaps I may boast so far as to say that I have laughed on the lass as successfully as did Allan-a-Dale.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
He asked of my 'house and my home,' as they did of Allan-a-Dale.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
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