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deadly sins

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deadly sins
pl n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Theol the sins of pride, covetousness, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth
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Of all these countless allegories none was reiterated with more unwearied persistence than that of the Seven Deadly Sins (those sins which in the doctrine of the Church lead to spiritual death because they are wilfully committed).
A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington View in context
I always say to Ellen: Beware of monotony; it's the mother of all the deadly sins.
The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context
She briefly reviewed her life in quest of deadly sins committed, and found them not.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
 
 
 
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