pardoner
(noun) a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences
pardoner, forgiver, excuser
(noun) a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pardoner (plural pardoners)
One who pardons.
(historical) In medieval Catholicism, a person licensed to grant papal pardons or indulgences.
Source: Wiktionary
Par"don*er, n.
1. One who pardons. Shak.
2. A seller of indulgences. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 May 2024
(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
