GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Contrite , a. [L. contritus bruised, p. p. of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind: cf. F. contrit See Trite.]
    Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
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   Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.
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   A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
   Ps. li. 17.
   
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   Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite.
   Milton.
   Syn. -- Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.
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   Contrite, n. A contrite person.
   Hooker.
   
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   Contrite, v. In a contrite manner.
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