piacle
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Piacle — Pi a*cle, n. [L. piaculum a propitiatory sacrifice, that which requires expiation, a wicked action, fr. piare to appease, to expiate, pius pious.] A heinous offense which requires expiation. [R.] Howell. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
piacle — pi·a·cle … English syllables
piacle — /payskal/ An obsolete term for a serious crime … Black's law dictionary
piacle — ˈpīəkəl noun ( s) Etymology: Latin piaculum, from piare to appease, atone for more at pious 1. archaic : a sacrificial offering : piaculum 2 … Useful english dictionary
Piation — Pi*a tion, n. [L. piatio. See {Piacle}.] The act of making atonement; expiation. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pynacle — (Caxton), erron. f. piacle, expiation … Useful english dictionary
