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pardoner

par·do·ner

UK/ˈpɑɹdənə/ uncommon

noun

1.

a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense

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2.

a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences

Origin

From pardon + -er.

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