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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Impenitent, a. [e.m.E. (1532), L. impænitens.] Impenitent. unrepentant; also absol. as n. —1560 Bk. Disc. 231.
The obstinat impenitent efter the sentence of excommunicatioun c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 7.
For ane warnyng to the impenitent And for the confort of thame that doth repent
