Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PE-NOL'O-GY
PE-NOL'O-GY, n. [Gr. ποινη, L. pœna, pain, and λογος, discourse.]
The science which treats of public punishments, as they respect the public and the sufferer.
Return to page 56 of the letter “P”.
PE-NOL'O-GY, n. [Gr. ποινη, L. pœna, pain, and λογος, discourse.]
The science which treats of public punishments, as they respect the public and the sufferer.
Return to page 56 of the letter “P”.