Definition of Penitential
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(a.) Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.
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(n.) A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
Antonyms of Penitential
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Homophones of Penitential
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