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Allan-a-Dale

American

[al-uhn-uh-deyl] / ˌæl ən əˈdeɪl /

Or Alan-a-Dale

noun

(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.

Allan-a-Dale British

/ ˌælənəˈdeɪl /

noun

(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 also escorted Mistress Dale on horseback, for she was to be matron-of-honor at the wedding.

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

Then came Allan-a-Dale and Little John and Stutely and Scarlet and many of the rest, while the knight held his breath from very amazement.

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

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

He asked of my 'house and my home,' as they did of Allan-a-Dale.

From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony

"Devoutly spoken," said Locksley; "and where is Allan-a-Dale?"

From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir

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