Which popular fictional character in a number of 12th century stories has a title that isn't known to have been in use until the 13th century?

boojumboy

Sheriff of Nottingham May 01 06, 11:16 PM

gmackematix

Not quite. The Sheriff of Nottingham is an abbreviation for the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests, a title that existed from 1068. But it was a good shot and not far from the answer. May 02 06, 1:42 AM

peasypod

This question was screaming Robin Hood from the minute I saw it, so I reckon Friar Tuck would be the one to get me my cup of Earl Grey? May 02 06, 8:05 AM

gmackematix

Yay! I reckon you can tuck into a fry-up for that, Peasy. May 02 06, 1:02 PM

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