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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Penitentiall, a. and n. pl. [e.m.E. adj. in penytencyall psalmes (1508), noun = a penitentiary manual (1618), = a penitent (1627), plur. = behaviour of a penitent (1748).] a. adj. Of penitence or penance. b. n. pl. ? The outward indications or behaviour of a penitent; ? contrition, abasement. — a1538 Abell 55 a.
This man lewit a hard and penitentiall life with his dochteris 1679 J. Somerville Mem. II. 390.
If ther ill-staited quarrell came to be decyded by the sword … they would be put to ther penitentialls and soe losse ther reputatione with the people
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