Definition of PALADIN

paladin

Plural: paladins

Noun

  • A heroic champion or a leading champion of a cause.
  • someone who fights for a cause
  • A heroic champion, especially a knight.
  • A defender or advocate of a noble cause.
  • Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.

Examples

  • He played like a PALADIN, defending his lead with perfectly placed words.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French paladin, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palātīnus (“palace officer”), derived from palātium (“palace”). Doublet of palatine.

Synonyms

champion, fighter, hero

Scrabble Score: 10

paladin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
paladin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
paladin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

paladin: valid Words With Friends Word