roland
roland — noun
1. a knight in old French stories who served King Charlemagne and died bravely in a
a knight in old French stories who served King Charlemagne and died bravely in a battle at a mountain pass called Roncesvalles; his story is told in The Song of Roland, one of the earliest surviving French poems.
Lakan's history class learned about Roland, a famous knight from old French stories.
proper noun: legendary French knight from medieval poetry
Eshe read that Roland fought bravely at Roncesvalles alongside King Charlemagne.
Roland + fought at [place name]
Dahlia enjoyed the poem about Roland and his close friend Oliver.
Astrid's teacher said Roland was known for his strong sense of honor.
The tale of Roland shows how one knight stayed loyal to his king.
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Often appears in the context of medieval French literature or discussions of chivalric ideals. The name is familiar in European cultural references beyond the original poem.