Little John
noun
a large, powerful yeoman who was a member of Robin Hood's band.
British Dictionary definitions for little john
Little John
noun
one of Robin Hood's companions, noted for his great size and strength
Cultural definitions for little john
Little John
In English legend, one of the Merry Men who followed Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood). He was large and burly. At his first meeting with Robin Hood, he beat Robin in a fight with cudgels.