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Repenting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and ME repenting (Cursor M.), -ynge; Repent v.] Repentance. Only attrib. Cf. Repentance n. c and d. — 1567 6th Rep. Hist. MSS 643/2.
He sall … present him self vpon the repenting stuill in the parochiall kyrk of Anstruthair in repenting maneir 1568 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 15.
Master Robert … to … stand in the repenting stule till the preching be endit 1647 S. Leith Rec. 78/2.
That the Sessione sould think upon some publick place quhar the repenting seat sall be sett
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