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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Penitentlie, Penetenlé, adv. [e.m.E. penitently (1570).] In a penitent manner, with repentance or contrition. — 1561 St. A. Kirk S. 82.
That I maye cum befoyr the hayll congregacion and thar penetenle mak ane oppyn amendis for the offence … committed be me heirintyll 1600 R. Bruce in Misc. Bann. C. I. 172.
And he die penitentlie, I will trust him: I saw Ramsay, the fals nottar, die werrey penitentlie
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