merry men
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of merry men
C19: originally, the companions of a knight, outlaw, etc
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We'll get to the Robin Hood comparisons in a moment, but first mention must go to O'Neill's merry men.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2025
The original version famously portrayed the noble thief of Sherwood Forest as a fox, while his gang of merry men were illustrated as other animals.
From The Verge ● Apr. 10, 2020
That hit a peak last season when Hue Jackson and his band of merry men sunk the franchise to a 0-16 record.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 21, 2018
Of course, to classify Levine’s band of merry men alongside the above list of legendary rock combos is a crock, or a poke at the concept of rockism.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2018
Robin Hood and his merry men discomfited the Sheriff of Nottingham.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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