Sins

/sɪnz/ noun

Definition

immoral acts considered offenses against divine law; wrongdoings

Etymology

Old English synn, from Proto-Germanic *sunjo

Kelly Says

Interestingly, the original meaning was more like 'missing the mark' in archery - so sinning was literally about not hitting your target!

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