| 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. |
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| 1. | John Bell, 1831–79, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War. |
| 2. | Raymond Math⋅ew⋅son [math-yoo-suhn] , 1881–1934, U.S. architect. |
| 3. | Robin. Robin Hood. |
| 4. | Thomas, 1799–1845, English poet and humorist. |
| 5. | Mount, a volcanic peak in N Oregon, in the Cascade Range. 11,253 ft. (3430 m). |
| Robin Hood n. A legendary English outlaw of the 12th century, famous for his courage, chivalry, and practice of robbing the rich to aid the poor. |
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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