In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
penitently, penitentially, repentantly
(adverb) showing remorse
Source: WordNet® 3.1
penitentially (comparative more penitentially, superlative most penitentially)
In a penitential manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Pen`i*ten"tial*ly, adv.
Definition: In a penitential manner.
Pen`i*ten"tial, a. Etym: [Cf. F. pénitentiel.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears. "Penitential stripes." Cowper. Guilt that all the penitential fires of hereafter can not cleanse. Sir W. Scott.
Pen`i*ten"tial, n. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 October 2024
(noun) a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.