HyperDic: pardoner

English > 2 senses of the word pardoner:
NOUNperson pardoner, forgiver, excusera person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
person pardonera medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences
English > pardoner: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense.
Synonymsforgiver, excuser
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Verbspardongrant a pardon / pardon to
English > pardoner: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences.
Narrowerabsolversomeone who grants absolution
Broadercleric, churchman, divine, ecclesiasticA clergyman or other person in religious orders
Verbspardongrant a pardon / pardon to

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