merry men
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of merry men
C19: originally, the companions of a knight, outlaw, etc
Example Sentences
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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
Looking out through the school's windows, you can see the beginning of the famed Sherwood Forest - where story has it Robin Hood hid out with his merry men.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2017
This is the case when Clavius meets Yeshua himself — a beatific and groovy Cliff Curtis, and his tribe of merry men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2016
Robin Hood and his merry men discomfited the Sheriff of Nottingham.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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