pentit

adjective

pent·​it

ˈpentə̇t

1

chiefly Scottish : pent, confined

2

chiefly Scottish : comfortable, snug

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration (influenced by pent entry 1) of obsolete English pended, past participle of pend to pen, confine, from Middle English penden

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