paladin: Meaning and Definition of

pal•a•din

Pronunciation: (pal'u-din), [key]
— n.
  1. any one of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne.
  2. any knightly or heroic champion.
  3. any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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