a. [ L. contritus bruised, p. p. of contrere to grind, bruise; con- + terere to rub, grind: cf. F. contrit See Trite. ]
A contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Ps. li. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]
Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite. Milton.
n. A contrite person. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. In a contrite manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition. [ 1913 Webster ]