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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:36:26

Re*pent"ant (-ant), a. [F. repentant.]

1.

Penitent; sorry for sin.

Chaucer.

Thus they, in lowliest plight, repentant stood. Millton.

2.

Expressing or showing sorrow for sin; as, repentant tears; repentant ashes.

"Repentant sighs and voluntary pains."

Pope.

 

© Webster 1913.

Re*pent"ant, n.

One who repents, especially one who repents of sin; a penitent.

 

© Webster 1913.

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