Roland

noun

Ro·​land ˈrō-lənd How to pronounce Roland (audio)
: a stalwart defender of the Christians against the Saracens in the Charlemagne legends who is killed at Roncesvalles

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Roland was in the 14th century

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“Roland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Roland. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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