penitential

UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
penitentialnoun
penitentials
pl
UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
Historical/ecclesiastical usage: a book or code prescribing penances
Traduzioni
pénitentielOuvrage ou recueil de règles ecclésiastiques sur la pénitence ; terme historique.
The Anglo-Saxon penitential outlined specific penances for a wide range of sins.
Le pénitentiel anglo-saxon énonçait des pénitences précises pour un large éventail de péchés.
Definizioni
A book or code of ecclesiastical rules or laws concerning penance, especially used in the early Christian Church.
The Anglo-Saxon penitential outlined specific penances for a wide range of sins.
penitentialadjective
more penitential
Comp.
most penitential
Super.
UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
Traduzioni
pénitentielAu sens de pénitence imposée par une autorité religieuse.
The bishop ordered a penitential fast for all the clergy.
L'évêque ordonna un jeûne pénitentiel pour tout le clergé.
pénitentielRelatif à la pénitence ou au repentir ; registre religieux.
The monk wore a penitential robe as a sign of his remorse for past actions.
Le moine portait une robe pénitentielle en signe de remords pour ses actes passés.
Definizioni
Relating to or expressing penitence or repentance.
The monk wore a penitential robe as a sign of his remorse for past actions.
Imposed as a punishment or penance by religious authority.
The bishop ordered a penitential fast for all the clergy.