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Definition of paladin - 2 dictionary results

pal⋅a⋅din

[pal-uh-din]
–noun
1. any one of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne.
2. any knightly or heroic champion.
3. any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause.

Origin:
1585–95; < F < It paladino < LL palātīnus imperial functionary, n. use of adj.; see palatine 1
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pal·a·din   (pāl'ə-dĭn)   
n.  
  1. A paragon of chivalry; a heroic champion.

  2. A strong supporter or defender of a cause: "the paladin of plain speaking" (Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.)

  3. Any of the 12 peers of Charlemagne's court.


[French, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palātīnus, palatine; see palatine1.]
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