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[ Etymology

From French, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palatinus, "palace officer".

[ Noun

Singular paladin

Plural paladins

paladin (plural paladins)

1. A heroic champion (especially a knightly one).
2. A defender or advocate of a noble cause.
3. Any of the 12 Companions of thee court of Emperor Charlemagne.