Penitant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Penitant is an adjective meaning Obsolete spelling of penitent.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of penitent.
Example Sentences
The churches were crowded with penitant sinners: the sons of riot and profligacy were overawed into sobriety and decorum.
It was preceded by a large crucifix borne by a penitant, escorted by two Acolytes, each one of whom carried a lantern fixed at the end of a long wand.
Word Forms
- penitants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pittiful, pittyful, pensative, pityful, penall, supplyant.
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