Is Aragorn a Paladin?

[herlig9]

I wanted to know after seeing a joke by Spoony

But i found the origin of the word from etymonline.org
Here is what it literally means

Paladin - Etymology, Origin & Meaning

Originating in the 1590s from French paladin and Latin palatinus, paladin means a knightly champion attending Charlemagne in medieval romance.

www.etymonline.com

(from French paladin "a warrior" (16c.), from Italian paladino, from Latin palatinus "palace official;" noun use of palatinus "of the palace" (see palace).)

So basically, it seems to mean a Knight but you have a royal heir, money and are overall more important than just a average knight.
Aka "A guy who works at a palace" in literal sense.

So before Aragorn became a king, when he got this sword. Would he be considered a paladin?
I mean maybe he isnt super rich yet. But he has a royal heir so it should count right?

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Despite the goofy video, it's a fair question. Tolkien refers to Aragorn embarking on "errantry" -- from the "knight errant" of romance, so paladin would seem another related term.

 

[Deimos]

Despite the goofy video, it's a fair question. Tolkien refers to Aragorn embarking on "errantry" -- from the "knight errant" of romance, so paladin would seem another related term.

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Alternatively:

 

[herlig9]