What does pardoner mean?
A person who pardons or grants forgiveness, especially a high-ranking official with the power to do so. In medieval literature, a pardoner is a character who sells indulgences or pardons to sinners.
Example
"The pardoner's words were met with skepticism by the villagers, who had heard similar promises before."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.