pardon
The origin and history of pardon.
Etymology
From Old French pardoner, from Late Latin perdonare ("to give completely, forgive") — per- ("thoroughly") + donare ("to give"), the same root behind "donate."
The origin and history of pardon.
From Old French pardoner, from Late Latin perdonare ("to give completely, forgive") — per- ("thoroughly") + donare ("to give"), the same root behind "donate."
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