repentance

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First attested circa 14th century, from Old French repentance. For further information see repent.

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Singular
repentance

Plural
uncountable

repentance (uncountable)

  1. The condition of being penitent
  2. A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning

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condition of being penitent
feeling of regret or remorse
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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

repentir +‎ -ance (present participle: repentant)

[edit] Noun

repentance f.

  1. repentance
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