Associations to the word «Pardoner»

Wiktionary

PARDONER, noun. One who pardons.
PARDONER, noun. (historical) In medieval Catholicism, a person licensed to grant papal pardons or indulgences.

Dictionary definition

PARDONER, noun. A person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense.
PARDONER, noun. A medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences.

Wise words

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