Little John

American  

noun

1. a large, powerful yeoman who was a member of Robin Hood's band.

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Little John British  

noun

1. one of Robin Hood's companions, noted for his great size and strength

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Little John Cultural  

1. In English legend, one of the Merry Men who followed Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood). He was large and burly. At his first meeting with Robin Hood, he beat Robin in a fight with cudgels.

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Little John

When Little John struggles to describe his dream girl, Robin instructs his protegee to sketch an image with words.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

As Robin you have an arsenal of high-tech arrows, and you can invite three friends to the fray: metal-fisted brawler Little John, speedy assassin Maid Marian and mace-wielding healer Friar Tuck.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2023

Daly’s son, nicknamed Little John, is a freshman golfer at the University of Arkansas, meaning his deal is a name, image and likeness partnership with the restaurant that is solely known for their buffalo wings.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 19, 2022

Little John is still around, with his pre-swing waggle from head to toe.

From Golf Digest ● Apr. 17, 2020

“You think well, Measter Kay,” said Little John.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White