PALADIN


Meaning of PALADIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pa-l ə -d ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French, from Italian paladino, from Old French palatin, from Medieval Latin palatinus courtier, from Late Latin, imperial official ― more at PALATINE

Date: 1592

1 : a trusted military leader (as for a medieval prince)

2 : a leading champion of a cause

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