ROBIN HOOD Definition & Meaning

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Robin Hood

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a legendary English outlaw of the 12th century, hero of many ballads, who robbed the rich to give to the poor: a popular model of courage, generosity and justice, as well as of skill in archery, he lived and presided over his band of followers chiefly in Sherwood Forest.

Robin Hood

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a legendary English outlaw of the reign of Richard I, who according to tradition lived in Sherwood Forest and robbed the rich to give to the poor

Robin Hood

A character of English legend, the subject of many ballads (see also ballad ) and stories since the fourteenth century. ( See under “Mythology and Folklore.” )

Robin Hood

A legendary robber of the Middle Ages in England , who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. An excellent archer, he lived in Sherwood Forest with the fair Maid Marian, the stalwart Little John , the priest Friar Tuck, the musician Allan-a-Dale, and others who helped him rob rich landlords and thwart his chief enemy, the sheriff of Nottingham .

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"In short, the place is much loved by many thousands of people," Mr Wilmott said, adding its reputation was "spread worldwide" by its inclusion in the 1992 film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.

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The modern-day Robin Hood story followed mask-wearing highwaymen the Clown and the Wolfman.

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And that should worry all of us, both those who think of Mangione as a cold-blooded killer or as Robin Hood.

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Now, with Ros Jones promising flights in a little over 12 months can the site controversially once known as Robin Hood Airport hit the target or will it miss the mark?

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There’s a reason “Downton Abbey,” the “Harry Potter” franchise and “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” all shot scenes in Northumberland, though none claimed it as thoroughly as “Vera.”

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