‖ confessionaire
(kɔ̃fɛsjɔnɛr)
[F. = med.L. confessiōnāri-us: see confessionary.]
One who has been confessed by the priest.
| 1748 Richardson Clarissa II. xxiii. 142 Like an absolved confessionaire. |
‖ confessionaire
(kɔ̃fɛsjɔnɛr)
[F. = med.L. confessiōnāri-us: see confessionary.]
One who has been confessed by the priest.
| 1748 Richardson Clarissa II. xxiii. 142 Like an absolved confessionaire. |
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