Venial (adj) (theology)
vee-nee-ul
Denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace.
Middle English via Old French from late Latin venialis, from venia ‘forgiveness’.
Example sentences
“It is my venial sins that make me human!”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
