Found 2 items, similar to Penitents.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: penitent penitent adj : feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds [syn: repentant] [ant: impenitent, impenitent] penitent n : (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
English → English (gcide) Definition: Penitents Confalon \Con"fa*lon\, n. [F. See Confalon.] (R. C. Ch.) One of a fraternity of seculars, also called Penitents. [1913 Webster]