Little John


noun
  1. a large, powerful yeoman who was a member of Robin Hood's band.

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How to use Little John in a sentence

  • Little John, go to the chest and count out four hundred pounds.

  • She explained her design to her juvenile confidant and Little John-Ed was made immensely proud of such mark of her trust.

    Sheila of Big Wreck Cove | James A. Cooper
  • But already Little John-Ed was a henchman of hers, in spite of the fact that Sheila often had made him work.

    Sheila of Big Wreck Cove | James A. Cooper
  • Drawing in his breath, Little John commenced a long chase of his foe, who had raced off to the other side of the table.

    Robin Hood | Paul Creswick
  • They found Little John, the new kitchen-drawer, bending in consternation over the lifeless form of the cook.

    Robin Hood | Paul Creswick

British Dictionary definitions for Little John

Little John

noun
  1. one of Robin Hood's companions, noted for his great size and strength

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Cultural definitions for Little John

Little John

In English legend, one of the Merry Men who followed Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood). He was large and burly. At his first meeting with Robin Hood, he beat Robin in a fight with cudgels.

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