pardoners
|par-don-ers|
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/ˈpɑːrdənərz/
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/ˈpɑːdənəz/
(pardoner)
seller of indulgences
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pardoner' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'pardoner,' where 'par-' meant 'through' and 'doner' meant 'to give.'
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 grants pardons,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who sells indulgences.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who grants pardons, especially an official who sells indulgences in the medieval church.
The pardoners in Chaucer's tales were often depicted as corrupt.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 14:44