Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Expiation
expiation, n. [L. 'to make satisfaction'.]
Atonement; propitiation; sacrifice of self for others; payment of restitution for a crime.
Return to page 40 of the letter “e”.
expiation, n. [L. 'to make satisfaction'.]
Atonement; propitiation; sacrifice of self for others; payment of restitution for a crime.
Return to page 40 of the letter “e”.