*ladin*

n. (Mil.) The art or act of determining the directions and heights of the lines of rampart with reference to the protection of the interior from exposure to an enemy's fire from any point within range, or from any works which may be erected. Farrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From L. Latinus Latin. See Latin ] 1. A Romansch dialect spoken in some parts of Switzerland and the Tyrol. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A person speaking Ladin as a mother tongue. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. 1. The act of loading. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which lades or constitutes a load or cargo; freight; burden; as, the lading of a ship. [ 1913 Webster ]

Bill of lading. See under Bill. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Ladinos [ Sp. ] One of the half-breed descendants of whites and Indians; a mestizo; -- so called throughout Central America. They are usually of a yellowish orange tinge. Am. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. -nos /plu> 1. The mixed Spanish and Hebrew language spoken by Sephardim. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. A cunningly vicious horse. [ Southeastern U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

3. A ladin. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ F., fr.It. paladino, fr. L. palatinus an officer of the palace. See Palatine. ] A knight-errant; a distinguished champion; as, the paladins of Charlemagne. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]