Allan-a-Dale
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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"I do," said Robin, "I give her heartily to my good friend, Allan-a-Dale, and he who takes her from him shall buy her dearly."
From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
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.
The target was now cleared for the next two contestants—Geoffrey and Allan-a-Dale.
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
"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)
One day, therefore, after having returned from the daily allowance of slaughter, he contrived to find Sir Thomas in the solitude of his own room, and again began to act the part of Allan-a-Dale.
From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony
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