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Inquisitor vs Paladin - What's the difference?

inquisitor | paladin |

As nouns the difference between inquisitor and paladin

is that inquisitor is a person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly while paladin is a heroic champion (especially a knightly one).

inquisitor

English

Alternative forms

* inquisitour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.
  • An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.

    • Derived terms

    * Grand Inquisitor

    External links

    * (wikipedia "inquisitor") ----

    paladin

    English

    (wikipedia paladin)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A heroic champion (especially a knightly one).
  • A defender or advocate of a noble cause. (A defender of faith).
  • Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.