merry men
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of merry men
C19: originally, the companions of a knight, outlaw, etc
Example Sentences
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He doesn’t even romp around a forest with a pack of merry men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Not completely, though, because Clarke will still be calling together his band of merry men for a couple of friendlies.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
But Madge and Psiaki also shared a love of 6066 Camouflaged Outpost, the Forestmen’s hideout, and decided to hide the merry men and women inside the new castle too.
From The Verge ● Jun. 18, 2022
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
Robin Hood and his merry men discomfited the Sheriff of Nottingham.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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