PALADIN


Meaning of PALADIN in English

[ 'palədɪn ]

■ noun historical

1》 any of the twelve peers of Charlemagne's court.

2》 a knight renowned for heroism and chivalry.

Origin

C16: from Fr. ~ , from Ital. ~o , from L. palatinus (see palatine 1 ).

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