paladin
Meaning
- A heroic champion, especially a knight.
- A defender or advocate of a noble cause.
- Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpælədɪn/
Etymology
Borrowed from French paladin, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palātīnus (“palace officer”), derived from palātium (“palace”). Doublet of palatine.
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