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(1):

(n.) The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.

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(n.) The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Contrition'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/contrition.html. 1828.
 
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