CONFESSIONALLY

Etymology

Adverb

confessionally (comparative more confessionally, superlative most confessionally)

With regard to religious confession; denominationally, religiously.

Source: Wiktionary


CONFESSIONAL

Con*fes"sion*al, n. Etym: [F. confessional.]

Definition: The recess, seat, or inclosed place, where a priest sits to hear confessions; often a small structure furnished with a seat for the priest and with a window or aperture so that the penitent who is outside may whisper into the priest's ear without being seen by him or heard by others.

Con*fes"sion*al, a.

Definition: Pertaining to a confession of faith. Confessional equality, equality before the law of persons confessing different creeds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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