Allan-a-Dale

American  

[al-uhn-uh-dayl] / 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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Allan-a-Dale

Will Scarlet was especially delighted to greet again his old time friend, while Allan-a-Dale and his good wife bustled about to make her welcome in their tiny thatched cottage.

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

"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 J. Walker (Joseph Walker) McSpadden

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 N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth

"Which one of you is Allan-a-Dale?" he asked; and Allan came forward.

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

So Little John clambered awkwardly into the quire, his short gown fluttering gaily; and he called the banns for the marriage of the maid and Allan-a-Dale once, twice, and thrice.

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

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