paladin

[ pal-uh-din ]

/ ˈpæl ə dɪn /

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noun

any one of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne.

any knightly or heroic champion.

any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause.

Origin of paladin

First recorded in 1585–95; from French, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palātīnus “imperial functionary,” noun use of adjective; see origin at palatine¹

Words nearby paladin

palace, palace guard, palace revolution, Palacio Valdés, Palade, paladin, palaeanthropic, Palaearctic, palaeethnology, palaeo-, palaeoanthropology

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Example sentences from the Web for paladin

In the words of Shondo, a professional cage fighter turned Paladin, “It was my fate to embark on this journey.”
'The Quest' Review: Behold, a Campy 'Game of Thrones' Reality Show|Amy Zimmerman|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After these words the paladin was filled with envy at the good fortune of the fool, and made a sign for the guards to enter.
Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen|Alexander Chodsko
He was in love with her, heart and soul, as much as if he had been a paladin.
Madonna Mary|Mrs. Oliphant
What a paladin you have been, John, rushing all about Europe on your friend's behalf!
The Last Chronicle of Barset|Anthony Trollope

The Paladin was gone only a couple of minutes; he found out at once that a trick had been played on him, so he came back.
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc|Mark Twain
In the tribune he was often a Liberal of the modern school; but in action he was always a paladin of the olden time.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 68, No. 417, July, 1850|Various

British Dictionary definitions for paladin

paladin

/ (ˈpælədɪn) /

noun

one of the legendary twelve peers of Charlemagne's court

a knightly champion

Word Origin for paladin

C16: via French from Italian paladino, from Latin palātīnus imperial official, from Palātium Palatine ²

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单词	paladin
释义	paladin [ pal-uh-din ] / ˈpæl ə dɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR paladin ON THESAURUS.COM noun any one of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne. any knightly or heroic champion. any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause. Origin of paladin First recorded in 1585–95; from French, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palātīnus “imperial functionary,” noun use of adjective; see origin at palatine¹ Words nearby paladin palace, palace guard, palace revolution, Palacio Valdés, Palade, paladin, palaeanthropic, Palaearctic, palaeethnology, palaeo-, palaeoanthropology Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for paladin In the words of Shondo, a professional cage fighter turned Paladin, “It was my fate to embark on this journey.” 'The Quest' Review: Behold, a Campy 'Game of Thrones' Reality Show\|Amy Zimmerman\|August 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST After these words the paladin was filled with envy at the good fortune of the fool, and made a sign for the guards to enter. Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen\|Alexander Chodsko He was in love with her, heart and soul, as much as if he had been a paladin. Madonna Mary\|Mrs. Oliphant What a paladin you have been, John, rushing all about Europe on your friend's behalf! The Last Chronicle of Barset\|Anthony Trollope The Paladin was gone only a couple of minutes; he found out at once that a trick had been played on him, so he came back. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc\|Mark Twain In the tribune he was often a Liberal of the modern school; but in action he was always a paladin of the olden time. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 68, No. 417, July, 1850\|Various British Dictionary definitions for paladin paladin / (ˈpælədɪn) / noun one of the legendary twelve peers of Charlemagne's court a knightly champion Word Origin for paladin C16: via French from Italian paladino, from Latin palātīnus imperial official, from Palātium Palatine ² Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to paladin knight, hero, champion, supporter
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paladin

noun

Origin of paladin

Words nearby paladin

Example sentences from the Web for paladin

British Dictionary definitions for paladin

noun

Word Origin for paladin

Words related to paladin