merry men

plural noun

1. facetious,  a person's assistants or followers

Word History and Origins

Origin of merry men¹

C19: originally, the companions of a knight, outlaw, etc

Example Sentences

Not completely, though, because Clarke will still be calling together his band of merry men for a couple of friendlies.

Read more on BBC

We'll get to the Robin Hood comparisons in a moment, but first mention must go to O'Neill's merry men.

Read more on BBC

Flynn’s not around, but Jack Patten is, playing the legendary outlaw in the new 10-part “Robin Hood” with a grave demeanor and a passel of Merry Men who seem to have PTSD.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

He is exposed to, and commits, gruesome acts of violence as Askeladd and his merry men raid villages and slaughter innocent farmers.

Read more on Salon

In “Prende El Arbolito,” or “Light the Little Tree,” Dominican rapper El Alfa and his merry men detail a night of debauchery worthy of the “naughty list” — that is, once the kids and their abuelos are fast asleep.

Read more on Los Angeles Times