Definitions for paladinˈpæl ə dɪn
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pal•a•dinˈpæl ə dɪn(n.)
any of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne.
Category: Mythology
any knightly or heroic champion.
a determined advocate or defender of a cause.
Origin of paladin:
1585–95; < F < It paladino < LL palātīnus imperial functionary, n. use of adj.; see palatine
Princeton's WordNet
champion, fighter, hero, paladin(noun)
someone who fights for a cause
Wiktionary
paladin(Noun)
A heroic champion (especially a knightly one).
paladin(Noun)
A defender or advocate of a noble cause. (A defender of faith).
paladin(Noun)
Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.
Webster Dictionary
Paladin(noun)
a knight-errant; a distinguished champion; as, the paladins of Charlemagne
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Paladin
the name given to the peers of Charlemagne, such as Roland, and also to knights-errant generally.
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