forgiver

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English

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Etymology

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From forgive +‎ -er.

Noun

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forgiver (plural forgivers)

  1. A person who forgives.
    • 1989, “Personal Jesus”, in Martin L. Gore (lyrics), Personal Jesus, performed by Depeche Mode:
      Take second best, put me to the test. / Things off your chest you’d need to confess. / I will deliver, you know I’m a forgiver.