# a Roland for an Oliver

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Equal measure; measure for measure; adequate response.

## Etymology
From the stories of Roland and Oliver, legendary knights of equal might.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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