pardoner
|par-don-er|
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/ˈpɑːrdənər/
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/ˈpɑːd(ə)nə/
seller of indulgences
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pardoner' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'pardoner,' where 'pardoner' meant 'to forgive or excuse.'
Historical Evolution
'pardoner' changed from the Old French word 'pardoner' and eventually became the modern English word 'pardoner.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who forgives or excuses,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a seller of indulgences.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who was licensed to sell papal pardons or indulgences in medieval times.
The pardoner traveled from town to town, selling indulgences to the faithful.
Synonyms
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