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(pal′ə din)

noun

any of the twelve legendary peers of Charlemagne's court
a knight or a heroic champion

Origin: Fr < It paladino < L palatinus, officer of a palace < palatium: see palace

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noun

A paragon of chivalry; a heroic champion.
A strong supporter or defender of a cause: “the paladin of plain speaking” (Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.)
Any of the 12 peers of Charlemagne's court.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Italian paladino

Origin: , from Late Latin palātīnus, palatine; see Palatine ¹

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