Definition of Roland in English:
Roland
proper nounˈrəʊləndˈroʊlənd
The most famous of Charlemagne's paladins, hero of the Chanson de Roland (12th century). He is said to have become a friend of Oliver, another paladin, after engaging him in single combat in which neither won. Roland was killed at the Battle of Roncesvalles.
Phrases
archaic An effective or adequate retort or response.
he had given Mrs Carr a Roland for her Oliver
Synonyms
revenge, vengeance, reprisal, retribution, requital, recrimination, an eye for an eye, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, getting even, redress, repayment, payback
Definition of Roland in US English:
Roland
proper nounˈrōləndˈroʊlənd
The most famous of Charlemagne's paladins, hero of the Chanson de Roland (12th century). He is said to have become a friend of Oliver, another paladin, after engaging him in single combat in which neither won. Roland was killed at the Battle of Roncesvalles.