Friar Tuck is a fictional character in the legends of Robin Hood. He is one of Robin Hood's Merry Men, a group of outlaws who live in Sherwood Forest and rob from the rich to give to the poor. Friar Tuck is a friar, which is a member of a religious order, and he serves as the group's spiritual advisor. He is known for his love of food and drink, as well as his strength and courage.
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