repentance

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English [edit]

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Etymology [edit]

First attested circa 14th century, from Old French repentance. More at repent.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • enPR: [rĭ-pĕntəns]
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Noun [edit]

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

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Etymology [edit]

Old French

Noun [edit]

repentance f (plural repentances)

  1. repentance

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Middle French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Old French

Noun [edit]

repentance f (plural repentances)

  1. repentance

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Old French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin.

Noun [edit]

repentance f (nominative singular repentance)

  1. repentance
    • 12th Century, Béroul, Tristan et Iseut:
      [Un] pecheor sanz repentance
      A sinner without repentance

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