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Sherwood Forest

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Sherwood Forest
A former royal forest of central England famed as the site of the legendary exploits of Robin Hood and his followers.
Sherwood Forest [ˈʃɜːˌwʊd]
n
(Placename) an ancient forest in central England, in Nottinghamshire: formerly a royal hunting ground and much more extensive; famous as the home of Robin Hood
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Noun1.Sherwood ForestSherwood Forest - an ancient forest in central England; formerly a royal hunting ground; said to be the home of Robin Hood and his merry band
England - a division of the United Kingdom


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So up he got and took his good stout yew bow and a score or more of broad clothyard arrows, and started off from Locksley Town through Sherwood Forest to Nottingham.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard View in context
Who comes here into Sherwood Forest without my pass?
Tom Sawyer by Twain, Mark View in context
One fine morning, a few days after, Rob might have been seen passing by way of Lockesley through Sherwood Forest to Nottingham town.
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
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