forgiver

English

Etymology

From forgive +‎ -er.

Noun

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.