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Piacle

Piacle \Pi"a*cle\, n. [L. piaculum a propitiatory sacrifice, that which requires expiation, a wicked action, fr. piare to appease, to expiate, pius pious.] A heinous offense which requires expiation. [R.]
--Howell.

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piacle

n. A heinous offense which requires expiation.