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English to English adjective
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Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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showing or constituting penance | | Example: penitential tears
wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words
source: wordnet30 noun
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A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book. | | source: webster1913
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