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   Pec·cant

   /ˈpek(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having committed a fault or sin; offending: "the peccant officials fell on their knees"
   • 2. diseased or causing disease: "peccant matter"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in peccant (sense 2)): from Latin peccant- ‘sinning’, from the verb peccare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. peccancy noun

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   The meaning of PECCANT is guilty of a moral offense : sinning. How to use peccant in a sentence. When Should You Use peccant?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › peccantPECCANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   having done something wrong: The texts had been passed down in versions copied by peccant scribes, and almost all of them were incorrect. causing disease: Cold was believed to be dangerous because it " clogged the pores " and thus impeded healthy expulsion of "peccant humors ." Fewer examples.

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   Peccant definition: sinning; guilty of a moral offense.. See examples of PECCANT used in a sentence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › peccantPeccant - definition of peccant by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) guilty of an offence; corrupt. 2. violating or disregarding a rule; faulty. 3. (Pathology) producing disease; morbid. [C17: from Latin peccans, from peccāre to sin] ˈpeccancy n. ˈpeccantly adv.

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   There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word peccant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Definitions of peccant. adjective. liable to sin. synonyms: peccable. wicked. morally bad in principle or practice.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPECCANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. guilty of an offence; corrupt. 2. violating or disregarding a rule; faulty. 3. producing disease; morbid. Collins English Dictionary.