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peccant
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[ˈpɛk(ə)nt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- having committed a fault or sin
(e.g: the peccant officials fell on their knees)
- diseased or causing disease
(e.g: peccant matter)
Phrases:
Origin
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late 16th century (in peccant): from Latin peccant- ‘sinning’, from the verb peccare
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