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Roland

proper noun

  1. person characterized by courage or warlike deeds comparable to the legendary Roland
  2. male given name
  3. most famous of Charlemagne's paladins
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹoʊlənd/

name

Etymology: From Old French, from Frankish *Hrōþiland (literally “fame-land”). Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Doublet of Orlando.

  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.

    “Ons Jabeur has criticised Roland Garros for snubbing women’s tennis, saying “I don’t think they have daughters”.”

  2. A surname.
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  8. A rural municipality and village therein, in southern Manitoba, Canada.
  9. A rural community of Kentish council area, Tasmania, Australia, named for a Captain Rolland.