pardoner
UK/'pɑ:dnə/US/'pɑ:dәnә(r)/
A2
Definitions
n.
One who pardons
宽恕者
n.
In the Middle Ages, a person licensed to sell papal pardons (indulgences)
（中世纪）出售赎罪券的教士
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpardonbeside, alongside
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-ergive
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pardon + -er (agent) = one who pardons. Famous historically as the Pardoner in Chaucer, who sold forgiveness for money.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The medieval pardoner grew rich selling indulgences.
- 2.
Chaucer's Pardoner is one of his most cynical characters.