merry men

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

An allusion to Robin Hood's band of outlaws.

Noun[edit]

merry men pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic) A group of assistants, subordinates, or lackeys
    • 2022 November 16, Christian Wolmar, “Can Merriman use his rail knowledge to make a difference?”, in RAIL, number 970, page 44:
      But none of it is going to be easy, and here are a few thoughts to help Merriman and his merry men in Great Minster House.
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