peccavi

[ pe-key-vahy, -vee, -kah-vee ]

noun

, plural pec·ca·vis.

1. a confession of guilt or sin.

peccavi

/ pɛˈkɑːviː /

noun

1. a confession of guilt

Word History and Origins

Origin of peccavi¹

1500–10; < Latin: literally, I have sinned, perfect 1st person singular of peccāre to go wrong

Word History and Origins

Origin of peccavi¹

C16: from Latin, literally: I have sinned, from peccāre

Example Sentences

I meant to pouch my winnings and go straight to my wife and say, 'Peccavi,' and I should hear her say to me, 'Go and sin no more.'

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When conscience lashed he had no instinct to shrink away and make excuse; instead, he cried "Peccavi!"

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Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis et vincas cum judicaris.

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They cry joyfully, non peccavi, which is the modern formula for confession.

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According to Punch the news of the battle was transmitted to headquarters in one word: "Peccavi."

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