Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind
- Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind
A thaw wind is ‘a cold piercing wind from the S. or SE. which often accompanies the breaking up of a long frost’ (J. Bridge, Cheshire Proverbs).
1855 W. NEVILLE Life & Exploits of Robin Hood ii. Every one, at least every York-shireman, is familiar with the observation that Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.
1931 J. BUCHAN Blanket of Dark xii. I dread the melting wind which makes seas of rivers and lakes of valleys. Robin Hood feared little above ground, but he feared the thaw-wind.
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