pardoner

Definition of pardoner

Nouns

a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
Synonyms:
excuser, forgiver
Type of:
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
a human being
a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences
Types:
absolver
someone who grants absolution
Type of:
churchman, cleric, divine, ecclesiastic
a clergyman or other person in religious orders

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