penaunce

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French peneance, from Latin paenitentia (“penitence”).

Noun

penaunce (plural penaunces)

  1. penance (Christian ritual)
  2. pain; sorrow; suffering

Descendants

  • English: penance
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