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n. A paragon of chivalry; a heroic champion.

n. A strong supporter or defender of a cause: "the paladin of plain speaking” ( Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.)

n. Any of the 12 peers of Charlemagne's court.

n. A heroic champion (especially a knightly one).

n. A defender or advocate of a noble cause. (A defender of faith).

n. Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.

n. A knight-errant; a distinguished champion.

n. In the cycle of romances of Charlemagne, one of the knightly champions who accompanied that monarch to war; hence, by extension, a knight errant; a heroic champion.

n. someone who fights for a cause

"Said paladin is only absent a few moments before returning to the bar and his suspiciously empty cider, which the bartender quickly refills without comment."

shielder    protector    guardian    defender   

knight-errant   

Saladin   

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