Definitions for peccavis

peccavis pec·ca·vi

Spelling: [pe-key-vahy, -vee, -kah-vee]
IPA: /pɛˈkeɪ vaɪ, -vi, -ˈkɑ vi/

Peccavis is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 221 anagrams from letters in peccavis (acceipsv).

Definitions for peccavis

noun

  1. a confession of guilt or sin.

Origin of peccavis

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

Examples for peccavis

But in his old age he cried 'peccavi', and set himself to learn Greek.

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

But I will not cry “peccavi,” my Lady, unless you pronounce me guilty after reading what I write.

After the clergyman has cried his peccavi, suppose we hoist up a bishop, and give him a couple of dozen!

If this be ‘lady-like,’ then, indeed, I penitently cry ‘peccavi!’

The cry of peccavi sounds soft and pretty when made by sweet lips in a loving voice.

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.'

If it be really so, Oh, let me entreat that you will not neglect to say at once Pater, peccavi!

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

Word Value for peccavis
Scrable

16

Words with friends

20

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