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Webster 1913 Edition

Contrite

Con′trite

(?; 277)
,
Adj.
[L.
contritus
bruised, p. p. of
contrere
to grind, bruise;
con-
+
terere
to rub, grind: cf. F.
contrit
See
Trite
.]
1.
Thoroughly bruised or broken.
[Obs.]
2.
Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.
A
contrite
heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Ps. li. 17.
Syn. – Penitent; repentant; humble; sorrowful.

Con′trite

,
Noun.
A contrite person.
Hooker.

Con′trite

,
Verb.
In a contrite manner.

Webster 1828 Edition

Contrite

CONTRITE

,
Adj.
[L., to break or bruise; to rub or wear. See Trite.] Literally, worn or bruised. Hence, broken-hearted for sin; deeply affected with grief and sorrow for having offended God; humble; penitent; as a contrite sinner.
A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51.

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