: 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 26 Sep. 2023.
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