Index of English words, starting with "pe"

(1) - Penitential (n.) A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
(2) - Penitential (a.) Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.

(1) - Penitentially (adv.) In a penitential manner.

(1) - Penitentiary (n.) A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labor.
(2) - Penitentiary (n.) An officer in some dioceses since A. D. 1215, vested with power from the bishop to absolve in cases reserved to him.
(3) - Penitentiary (n.) An office of the papal court which examines cases of conscience, confession, absolution from vows, etc., and delivers decisions, dispensations, etc. Its chief is a cardinal, called the Grand Penitentiary, appointed by the pope.
(4) - Penitentiary (n.) That part of a church to which penitents were admitted.
(5) - Penitentiary (n.) A small building in a monastery where penitents confessed.
(6) - Penitentiary (n.) One who does penance.
(7) - Penitentiary (n.) One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
(8) - Penitentiary (a.) Used for punishment, discipline, and reformation.
(9) - Penitentiary (a.) Expressive of penitence; as, a penitentiary letter.
(10) - Penitentiary (a.) Relating to penance, or to the rules and measures of penance.

(1) - Penitently (adv.) In a penitent manner.