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