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(-ə nəl)

noun

a small, enclosed place in a church, where a priest hears confessions
confession to a priest

Origin: Fr, orig. (chaire) confessionale, (chair) for confession

adjective

of, characterized by, or for a confession or confessions

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adjective

Of, relating to, or resembling confession.

noun

A small enclosed stall in which a priest hears confessions.

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