Allan-a-Dale
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Perhaps I may boast so far as to say that I have laughed on the lass as successfully as did Allan-a-Dale.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
On the north side are statues of Richard the First, Allan-a-Dale, and Friar Tuck; on the south, others of Robin Hood, Maid Marion, and Little John.
From The Dukeries by Haslehust, E. W.
"It is impossible that Allan-a-Dale can have thus treated a man of your reverend bearing," replied the Captain.
From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir
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)
"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)
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