Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

merry men

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.82 in modern English

Syllables: mer-ry -men
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A group of assistants, subordinates, or lackeys

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

An allusion to Robin Hood's band of outlaws.

Questions

What does merry men mean?: A group of assistants, subordinates, or lackeys
Where does merry men come from?: An allusion to Robin Hood's band of outlaws.

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