Meanings (ES + gloss)
penitencia
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
Quoth he, "The man hath penance done, / And penance more will do."
penitencia
A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
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