paladin

See also: paladín

English

Etymology

From French paladin, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palatinus (palace officer), derived from palatium (palace). Doublet of palatine.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpælədɪn/
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Noun

paladin (plural paladins)

  1. A heroic champion (especially a knightly one).
  2. A defender or advocate of a noble cause. (A defender of faith).
  3. Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.

Translations


Slovene

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /palaˈdíːn/
  • Tonal orthography: paladȋn

Noun

paladín m anim (genitive paladína, nominative plural paladíni)

  1. paladin

Declension

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