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Pronunciation : Con*fes"sion*al
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. confessional.]
Definition : Defn: The recess, seat, or inclosed place, where a priest sits to hear confessions; often a small structure furnished with a seat for the priest and with a window or aperture so that the penitent who is outside may whisper into the priest's ear without being seen by him or heard by others.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Con*fes"sion*al
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to a confession of faith. Confessional equality, equality before the law of persons confessing different creeds.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913