PECCANT


Meaning of PECCANT in English

[ 'pɛk(ə)nt ]

■ adjective archaic

1》 having committed a fault or sin.

2》 diseased or causing disease.

Derivatives

peccancy noun

Origin

C16: from L. ~- , peccare 'to sin'.

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