Etymology

contrition

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Today it means: The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse. Full definition →

Old French contriciun ← Latin contrītiō
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  1. Latin · derived fromcontrītiō
  2. Old French · derived fromcontriciun
  3. English todaycontrition

From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.

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