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1. (adj.) penitential
of, pertaining to, proceeding from, or expressive of penitence or repentance.
Etymology: (1500–10; < LL paenitentiālis. See penitence , -al1)
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1. (adj) penitential, penitentiary
showing or constituting penance
"penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"
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1. (adj) penitential
of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears
2. (noun) penitential
a book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book
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