Con"trite , v. In a contrite
manner.
Con"trite , n. A contrite person. Hooker.
Con"trite (?; 277), a.
[L. contritus bruised, p. p. of contrere to grind, bruise; con- +
terere to rub, grind: cf. F. contrit See Trite.]
1. Thoroughly bruised or broken. [Obs.]
2. Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.
A contrite heart, O God,
thou wilt not despise.
Ps. li. 17.
Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite.
Milton.
Syn. -- Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.
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