Robin Goodfellow

noun

Rob·in Good·fel·low ˈrä-bən-ˈgu̇d-ˌfe-(ˌ)lō

: a mischievous sprite in English folklore

Examples of Robin Goodfellow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Robin: The infamous Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream is also known as Robin Goodfellow. —

Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Robin Goodfellow was in 1531

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“Robin Goodfellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Robin%20Goodfellow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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