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Dismiss Ministers A Sign Of Contrition Crossword Clue

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noun

• a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse

• a coarse cloth resembling sacking

33%14Sign of contrition
noun

• feeling embarrassed about yourself

33%9A sign of repentance and contrition
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