Allan-a-Dale

American  

[al-uhn-uh-deyl] / ˌæl ən əˈdeɪl /

Or Alan-a-Dale

noun

1. (in English balladry) a member of Robin Hood's band who carried off his sweetheart just before she was to be forced into marriage with an aged knight.

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Allan-a-Dale British  

/ ˌælənəˈdeɪl /

noun

1. (in English balladry) a member of Robin Hood's band who saved his sweetheart from an enforced marriage and married her himself

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Example Sentences

Allan-a-Dale, Warrenton, the two girls and their two maids, all travelled into Nottingham on the best horses that the outlaws could provide, under escort so far as Gamewell.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

He was sired by our Allan-a-Dale, a registered saddle horse; his mother is Janie, that I used to ride barebacked and without a bridle.

From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by Harney, George S.

We have seen, before, what a dandified gentleman Will Scarlet was; and Allan-a-Dale, the minstrel, was scarcely less goodly to look upon.

From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)

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

"Know then, happy stranger, that I have lost my dear, and through no fault of mine own," said Allan-a-Dale, as they walked together.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)