Meaning penitent
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penitentmid-14c., from Old French pénitent (14c.) and directly from Latin paenitentem (see penitence). As a noun, late 14c., from the adjective.
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penitent(n) (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)(adj) feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
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penitentn. "penitent," s.v. penitent a. and sb. OED. KEY: penitent@n
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penitent
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life.
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