paladin
Definition
One of the legendary twelve peers or knights of Charlemagne's court, renowned for their valor and loyalty.
A knightly champion or heroic warrior devoted to a noble cause, often with a sense of chivalry and righteousness.
In fantasy role-playing games (e.g., Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft), a character class combining martial prowess with divine magic, typically lawful good-aligned.
Examples
The paladin smote the dragon not just with his sword, but with a lecture on fire safety regulations.
In the office, Karen was the undisputed paladin of passive-aggressive emails, questing daily for misplaced staplers.
My D&D paladin's oath of devotion lasted exactly until the tavern opened and free ale appeared.
He styled himself a paladin of modern cuisine, yet his diet consisted mainly of pizza delivery quests.