Penitential
Pronunciation : Pen`i*ten"tial
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. p?nitentiel.]
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears. "Penitential stripes." Cowper. Guilt that all the penitential fires of hereafter can not cleanse. Sir W. Scott.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pen`i*ten"tial
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
(R. C. Ch.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913