ROBIN HOOD

a character in traditional British stories, who is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham during the rule of King Richard I (1189–99). His companions (usually called his Merry Men ) included Friar Tuck , Little John and Will Scarlet, and his lover was Maid Marian . Together they robbed rich people and gave money to poor people, and their enemy was the Sheriff of Nottingham . There is no evidence that Robin Hood ever existed but there are many stories about him and many films have been made about his adventures. In these he is often shown wearing clothes made of a material called Lincoln green , and holding a bow.