What does pard mean from old English?

"Pard" is not a word from Old English. It is a shortened form of "pardoner," which itself comes from the Middle English word "pardoner," meaning "one who grants pardons."

Here's the breakdown:

* Old English: There is no direct equivalent of "pard" in Old English.

* Middle English: "Pardoner" was a common word in Middle English, derived from the Old French word "pardonner," meaning "to pardon."

* Modern English: The term "pardoner" is still used in English, though less common. The shortened form "pard" is mostly used in informal settings or in reference to historical figures, like the Pardoner from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

So, "pard" isn't directly related to Old English but comes from a later stage of the English language. It simply reflects the evolution of the word "pardoner" over time.