English Explanatory Dictionary

paladin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heroic champion, especially a knight.
  2. A defender or advocate of a noble cause.
  3. Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.

Pronunciation

/ˈpælədɪn/ en-us-paladin.ogg

Word forms

paladin paladins

Etymology

Borrowed from French paladin, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palātīnus (“palace officer”), derived from palātium (“palace”). Doublet of palatine.

Derived words

archpaladin
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