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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Penitenciar,) Penitentiar, Penitencier, Penetenciar, n. [OF. penitanchier (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.) (F. pénitencier), med. L. pæni-, pœnitentiarius, whence late ME. and e.m.E. penytenciary (Cath. Angl.), penytensary (a 1548).] a. A confessor. b. One undergoing ecclesiastical penance. —a. a1538 Abell 99 a.
Alueir penetenciar of Paip Iohnis 1554 Misc. Bann. C. III. 65.
Martin penitentiar and capellane of our lord the pape —b. a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1825) 148.
Then thay war placit in that part of the kirk appoyntit for publik repentance as penitenciers
