Definitions

1. noun

a term of endearment for a person, especially a man

“He’s a great guy, my pard.”

2. noun

a partner or associate, especially in a joint venture

“He was a pard in the business and helped us make the deal.”

3. noun

a pardoner or a person who pardons

“The pard was responsible for deciding the fate of the prisoners.”

4. noun

a person or animal that has been pardoned or forgiven

“After being pardoned, the pard was welcomed back into society.”