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Noun: Robin Hood
  1. Legendary English folk hero of the 12th century who, with his band of Merry Men, robbed the rich to help the poor and opposed the Sheriff of Nottingham
    "Tales of Robin Hood's adventures in Sherwood Forest remain popular"

Derived forms: Robin Hoods

Type of: character, fictional character, fictitious character

Encyclopedia: Robin Hood, Leeds