Robin Goodfellow

[ good-fel-oh ]

noun

1. Puck ( def 1 ).

Robin Goodfellow

/ ˈrɒbɪn ˈɡʊdˌfɛləʊ /

noun

1. another name for puck 2

Example Sentences

Even if Robin Goodfellow isn’t here to invite mischief into the lives of lovers and friends, there will be other tricksters and spirits to take his place.

From New York Times

Shakespeare buffs will recognize Robin Goodfellow, Moth and Oberon, continuing their machinations from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with a little plot help from “Much Ado About Nothing.”

From New York Times

In addition to the obvious homages to Shakespeare’s most quoted play, then, we have the witchy “Macbeth” reference and — in a character named Robin Goodfellow — a nod to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

From Los Angeles Times

Puck, of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” was also known as Robin Goodfellow.

From Washington Post

Speaking of love that feels so wrong it can only be right, there’s also failed presidential candidate and budding late-night star Lindsey Graham, the Robin Goodfellow of Republican senators.

From Salon