Relating to, expressive of, or constituting ecclesiastical or religious penance; of the nature of a penance. Also in extended use.
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释义 | society > faith > worship > sacrament > confession > penance > [adjective] (11) penitentialOE Relating to, expressive of, or constituting ecclesiastical or religious penance; of the nature of a penance. Also in extended use. penitentc1450 Undergoing or doing penance. Also: appropriate to penance or fasting days; Lenten. Cf. penance, n. 3b. Obsolete. penitentiary1577 Of or relating to penance; administering or undergoing penance. Now historical. Subcategories:— characterized by (8) |
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