Brewer's: Allan-a-Dale

The minstrel of Robin Hood's yeomen. He was assisted by Robin Hood in carrying off his bride, when on the point of being married against her will to a rich old knight.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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