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purgatoryOne entry found. Main Entry: pur·ga·to·ry Pronunciation: \ˈpər-gə-ˌtȯr-ē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural pur·ga·to·ries Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French purgatorie, from Medieval Latin purgatorium, from Late Latin, neuter of purgatorius purging, from Latin purgare Date: 13th century 1 : an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven
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