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Friar Tuck

in the Robin Hood ballads and legends, a vagabond monk. Scott introduces him into Ivanhoe as the friar of Robin Hood's band. He wears a russet habit, a red girdle with gold tassels, and red stockings. Friar Tuck is a merry fellow, fond of wine, feasting, and song. See Robin Hood

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