CONTRITE


Meaning of CONTRITE in English

[ kən'trʌɪt,'kɒntrʌɪt ]

■ adjective feeling or expressing remorse.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. contrit , from L. contritus , past participle of conterere 'grind down, wear away'.

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