Looking for the meaning of the word PECCANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PECCANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Peccant
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century (in peccant (sense 2)): from Latin peccant- ‘sinning’, from the verb peccare
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɛk(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having committed a fault or sin
Short Definition:having committed fault or sin
Examples:- the peccant officials fell on their knees
Definition:
diseased or causing disease
Short Definition:diseased or causing disease
Examples:- peccant matter
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