Collins English-English Dictionary

Hood [hυd]

1. 1. n Hood Robin Robin. See Robin Hood

2. 2. n Hood Samuel, 1st Viscount 1724 1816 M British MILITARY: admiral Samuel, 1st Viscount. 1724--1816, British admiral. He fought successfully against the French during the American Revolution He fought successfully against the French during the American Revolution and the French Revolutionary Wars and the French Revolutionary Wars

3. 3. n Hood Thomas 1799 1845 M British WRITING: poet WRITING: humorous writer Thomas. 1799--1845, British poet and humorist: his work includes protest poetry, such as The Song of the Shirt work includes protest poetry, such as The Song of the Shirt (1843) and The Bridge of Sighs (1844) (1843) and The Bridge of Sighs (1844)