A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Penitencie, Penetencie, n. [e.m.E. and late ME. penytencie repentance (c 1450), penance (1597).] a. Repentance. = Penitence n. b. b. Expiation. = Penitence n. a. —1572 Canongate Ct. Bk. 362.
The said Robert sall … oppinlie declair his penitencie c1590 Fowler II. 52/20.
God luikit to the penitencie of Iob quhan he prayit for his freind c1610 Jok Uplandis Newis 15 a.
If they fand them of that penetencie and confessione of ther blind ignorance and sick lyk
