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Definition of penances:
(n) :
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
(n) :
A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
(n) :
Any instrument of self-punishment.
(v) :
To impose penance; to punish.
(n) :
(obsolete) repentance
(n) :
(obsolete) pain; sorrow; suffering
Definition of penances:
(n) :
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
(n) :
A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
(n) :
Any instrument of self-punishment.
(v) :
To impose penance; to punish.
(n) :
(obsolete) repentance
(n) :
(obsolete) pain; sorrow; suffering