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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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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.

"Then you, if any one, can aid me!" said Allan-a-Dale eagerly.

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

We have seen, before, what a dandified gentleman Will Scarlet was; and Allan-a-Dale, the minstrel, was scarcely less goodly to look upon.

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

"By the faith o' my body," then said the young man, "My name it is Allan-a-Dale."

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

"I thank you humbly, sire," said Allan-a-Dale, joyfully.

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

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