The Collaborative International Dictionary
Penitencer
Penitencer \Pen"i*ten*cer\, n. [F. p['e]nitencier.]
A priest who heard confession and enjoined penance in
extraordinary cases. [Written also penitenser.] [Obs.]
--Chaucer.
Wiktionary
penitencer
n. (context obsolete English) A priest who heard confession and enjoined penance in extraordinary cases.