noun Download 🔗Share A hairshirt. Examples : "The monk wore a cilice under his robes as a form of self-discipline. " religion suffering wear body moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in Opus Dei) A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering. Examples : "Because of his religious devotion, he secretly wore a cilice under his clothes as a personal act of penance. " religion suffering theology ritual body moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading