meaning of penitential
1. Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.
2. A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
3. showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty
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