Sherwood Forest

American

noun

an ancient royal forest in central England, chiefly in Nottinghamshire: the traditional haunt of Robin Hood.

Sherwood Forest British

/ ˈʃɜːˌwʊd /

noun

an ancient forest in central England, in Nottinghamshire: formerly a royal hunting ground and much more extensive; famous as the home of Robin Hood

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Sherwood Forest Cultural

An actual forest of central England. According to legend, it was the home of Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood) and his companions.

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The origins of the breed are uncertain, but the clues link it to a former stately home at the centre of Sherwood Forest.

From BBC

Horne said he had been left worried and confused after receiving the bailiff's letter from a company instructed by Sherwood Forest NHS Trust.

From BBC

Mansfield has the highest number of members in the country, followed by Sherwood Forest.

From BBC

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said the approach was freeing up specialists' time to focus on surgery.

From BBC

Sherwood Forest and Ardmore elementary schools are Title I schools, which receive extra federal funds because they serve a high percentage of low-income students.

From Seattle Times

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