paladin
noun
- any of the twelve legendary peers of Charlemagne's court
- a knight or a heroic champion
See paladin in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pălˈə-dĭn)
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.
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