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

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 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)

Then in came Allan-a-Dale, decked out gaily, with Will Scarlet for best man.

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

In the rush and hurry Robin saw that Scarlett was there, and Warrenton and Allan-a-Dale.

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

Wherefore, I choose Little John and Will Stutely, my two lieutenants, Will Scarlet, my cousin, and Allan-a-Dale, my minstrel.

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