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paladin

pal·a·din [ pálləd'n, pállədin ] (plural pal·a·dins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. medieval champion: a champion or hero, especially in medieval legend or history

2. champion of cause: somebody known for championing a cause

3. one of Charlemagne's companions: any one of the 12 legendary companions of Charlemagne

[Late 16th century. Via French< Latin palatinus (see palatine1)]
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