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penitent definition

peni·tent (pen′i tənt)

adjective

truly sorry for having sinned or done other wrong and willing to atone; contrite; repentant

Etymology: OFr < L paenitens, prp. of paenitere, to repent; prob. akin to paene, scarcely: see passion

noun

  1. a penitent person
  2. a person receiving or intending to receive the sacrament of penance

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