Associations to the word «Expiatory»

Wiktionary

EXPIATORY, adjective. Of or pertaining to expiation

Dictionary definition

EXPIATORY, adjective. Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation; "expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice".

Wise words

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