Meaning & use
cilice
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A garment or band, often coarse or fitted with sharp points, worn against the skin as a form of penance or self-discipline.
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The monk wore a cilice beneath his robes as an act of penance.
Historical accounts describe some ascetics wearing a cilice to mortify the flesh.
A note on using this word
Rarely used outside historical, religious, or literary contexts.
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