pardoner

[ pahr-dn-er ]

noun

1. a person who pardons.
2. (during the Middle Ages) an ecclesiastical official authorized to sell indulgences.

pardoner

/ ˈpɑːdənə /

noun

1. (before the Reformation) a person licensed to sell ecclesiastical indulgences

Word History and Origins

Origin of pardoner¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; pardon, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Both in the present passage and in the Pardoner's Prologue the verb to erme is used with the same sb., viz.

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Enraged both at himself and the pardoner, he would gladly have strangled the fellow, had he but come upon him at that instant.

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The Pardoner has fallen unconsciously into his professional manner.

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It is not in the least such a tale as the pilgrims expect from the Pardoner.

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The Pardoner is of higher intelligence, and while we condemn him we recognise his ability.

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