Allan-a-Dale
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
"What will you give me, Allan-a-Dale," said Robin Hood, "in ready gold or fee, to help you to your true love again, and deliver her back unto you?"
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
This was to convey a letter to Marian, and to discover how Allan-a-Dale and his little wife were faring.
From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
I tell thee, Allan-a-Dale," said the Hermit, "I saw Athelstane of Coningsburgh as much as bodily eyes ever saw a living man.
From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir
Allan-a-Dale could pick a pocket or cut a purse, accomplishments in which I am altogether deficient.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
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