pal|a|din

pal|a|din
pal|a|din «PAL uh dihn», noun.
1. one of the twelve knights who comprised, according to legend, the bodyguard and closest companions of Charlemagne.
2. Figurative. a knightly defender: »

Let others sing of knights and paladins (Samuel Daniel). French politicians in their self-imposed roles as paladins of Atlantic unity (Reporter).

SYNONYM(S): champion.
[< Middle French paladin < Italian paladino, learned borrowing from Latin Palātīnus; see etym. under palatine1 (Cf.palatine)]

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  • paladin — pal|a|din [ˈpælədın] n [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: Italian paladino, from Latin palatinus palace official , from palatium; PALACE] a ↑knight (=a soldier of high rank) in the Middle Ages who was very brave and loyal …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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