ˈpaləd ə n, -də̇n noun
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Etymology: French, from Italian paladino, from Medieval Latin palatinus courtier, from Latin, palace official — more at palatine , n.
1. : a champion of a medieval prince : a legendary hero
2. : a person of outstanding worth or quality who is firm in support of some cause or objective : protagonist
was the paladin of our civil liberties of modern times — Herbert Elliston