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pal·a·din P0018400 (păl′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.]paladin (ˈpælədɪn) n1. (Historical Terms) one of the legendary twelve peers of Charlemagne's court2. (Historical Terms) a knightly champion[C16: via French from Italian paladino, from Latin palātīnus imperial official, from Palātium Palatine2]pal•a•din (ˈpæl ə dɪn) n. 1. any of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne. 2. any knightly or heroic champion. 3. a determined advocate or defender of a cause. [1585–95; < French < Italian paladino < Late Latin palātīnus imperial functionary, n. use of adj.; see palatine] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | paladin - someone who fights for a causechampion, fighter, herodefender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property |
paladinnounA person revered especially for noble courage:hero.Translations
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paladin History1. one of the legendary twelve peers of Charlemagne's court 2. a knightly champion Paladin in medieval Western European literature, one of the 12 peers of the Frankish emperor Charlemagne. Later, the term came to be applied to any valorous knight devoted to his lord or lady. The term “paladin” is also applied ironically to any person utterly devoted to an idea or person. Paladinarchetypal gunman who leaves a calling card. [TV: Have Gun, Will Travel in Terrace, I, 341]See: Wild WestPALADIN
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Synonyms for paladinnoun a person revered especially for noble courageSynonymsSynonyms for paladinnoun someone who fights for a causeSynonymsRelated Words- defender
- guardian
- protector
- shielder
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