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LITTLE JOHN

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Overview

LITTLE JOHN (noun)
  The noun LITTLE JOHN has 1 sense:

1. legendary follower of Robin Hood; noted for his size and strengthplay

  Familiarity information: LITTLE JOHN used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


LITTLE JOHN (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Legendary follower of Robin Hood; noted for his size and strength

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

character; fictional character; fictitious character (an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story))


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