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penitential

adj
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

Etymology

From Medieval Latin paenitentiālis, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance”). Attested since the 16th century.

  1. derived from paenitentia
  2. borrowed from paenitentiālis

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to penance or penitence.

    • Guilt that all the penitential fires of hereafter can not cleanse.

  2. A book or set of rules pertaining to the Christian sacrament of penance.

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