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1996 film by Liv Ullmann
Private Confessions (Swedish: Enskilda samtal) is a 1996 Swedish drama film directed by Liv Ullmann and written by Ingmar Bergman. It was screened in
Private_Confessions
2026 studio album by Madonna
Confessions II (also referred to as Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II) is the upcoming fifteenth studio album by American singer Madonna. It is scheduled
Confessions_II
Acknowledgment of one's sins
cross. Private or auricular confession is also practiced by Anglicans and is especially common among Anglo-Catholics. The venue for confessions is either
Confession_(religion)
1824 novel by James Hogg
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner: Written by Himself: With a detail of curious traditionary facts and other evidence by the editor
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
The_Private_Memoirs_and_Confessions_of_a_Justified_Sinner
Religious method for seeking forgiveness
pastor to hear confessions. Lutheranism has not been dogmatic regarding the number of sacraments, with the Apology of the Augsburg Confession teaching that
Confession_(Lutheran_Church)
Small, enclosed booth used for confession
hearing confessions, where he may be seen generally by all in the church; and do not let him hear any one, and especially any woman, in a private place
Confessional
Major branch of Protestantism
entire Lutheran confessions. Some Lutheran church bodies require this pledge to be unconditional because they believe the confessions correctly state
Lutheranism
Traditional theological term for the forgiveness experienced by Penance
priestly minister can hear confessions and pronounce absolutions. In the Irvingian Christian denominations, auricular confession is not necessary for forgiveness
Absolution
One of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church
forgiven in private confession. With the additional influence of the monastic practice of "disclosure of thoughts" (logismoi), private confession to a priest
Penance in the Catholic Church
Penance_in_the_Catholic_Church
Swedish-French actor (1929–2020)
Bergman. In 1996, Sydow made his final appearance in a Bergman film, Private Confessions, directed by Liv Ullmann and written by Bergman. In 1997, Sydow played
Max_von_Sydow
Norwegian actress (born 1938)
1992 Sofie Pathé 1995 Kristin Lavransdatter HVE Entertainment 1996 Private Confessions 2000 Faithless AB Svensk Filmindustri 2014 Miss Julie Columbia TriStar
Liv_Ullmann
Anglicanism that emphasises its Catholic heritage
included the New Perspective on Paul. Anglo-Catholic priests often hear private confessions and anoint the sick, regarding these practices as sacraments. Anglo-Catholics
Anglo-Catholicism
Statement acknowledging a hidden personal fact
of the confession and is a common theme in literature. With respect to confessions of wrongdoing, there are several specific kinds of confessions that have
Confession
Confession in the religious sense, made to a lay person
Lay confession is confession in the religious sense, made to a lay person. Within the Catholic Church standpoint, lay confession is a primarily historic
Lay_confession
1977 British film by Norman Cohen
in 1978 under the title Confessions of a Summer Camp Counsellor. It is the last film in the series which began with Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974)
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Confessions_from_a_Holiday_Camp
Excess guilt felt by Catholics and lapsed Catholics
Mass is a liturgical rudiment of this previously sacramental Confession. Private confession to an ordained priest became the normal form of this sacrament
Catholic_guilt
Christian prayer
the entire congregation says the confession, as the pastor says the absolution. Private Confession - done privately to a pastor, where the penitent confesses
General_Confession
Swedish actress and filmmaker (born 1958)
second husband to be, director Bille August, and TV-productions Private Confessions (1996), directed by Liv Ullmann and Bergman's own In the Presence
Pernilla_August
Sinful act which can lead to damnation
the entire congregation says the confession, as the pastor says the absolution. Private Confession – done privately to a pastor, where the penitent confesses
Mortal_sin
Christian religious practice
original on 19 November 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2018. Frequent Confession by Rev. S.M. Ferigle The hidden treasure of private confession by Peggy Pedersen
Frequent_confession
Swedish actress
Saraband (2003) Details (2003) In the Presence of a Clown (1997) Private Confessions (1996) Underground Secrets (1991) The Land Before Time (1988) Åke
Gunnel_Fred
Swedish filmmaker (1918–2007)
Best Intentions (1991) [novel] Sunday's Children (1993) [novel] Private Confessions (1996) [novel] Images: My Life in Film (2017) [nonfiction](originally
Ingmar_Bergman
1st Anglican liturgical book
individuals provided in the prayer book and was to be used for all other private confessions. The visitation rite also included anointing of the sick, but a distinction
Book_of_Common_Prayer_(1549)
American publicist
others. Rogers wrote four books, titled Walking the Tightrope: the private confessions of a public relations man, Rogers' Rules for Success, The One-Hat
Henry_C._Rogers
Confidentiality of confessions in the Anglican Church
Communion. The "Seal of the Confessional" refers specifically to the private confession of sins by an individual, in the presence of a priest, the form of
Seal of the Confessional (Anglicanism)
Seal_of_the_Confessional_(Anglicanism)
Repentance of sins
to receive God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ in thankfulness. Private confession of sins to a priest, followed by absolution, has always been provided
Penance
TeleRadyo local cable and satellite feed only) Private Confessions (2004–2005; 2026–present) Private Talks (2024–present; DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 and DZMM
List of programs broadcast by DZMM/DZMM TeleRadyo
List_of_programs_broadcast_by_DZMM/DZMM_TeleRadyo
Christian sacrament, as practiced by Lutherans
Church. Lutheran Publication Society. p. 113. In the Lutheran Church, private confession was at first voluntary. Later, in portions of the Lutheran Church
Eucharist_in_Lutheranism
English writer (1935–2015)
Mate, Confessions of a Private Dick, Confessions from a Luxury Liner, Confessions from a Nudist Colony, Confessions of a Milkman, Confessions of an Ice
Christopher_Wood_(writer)
Presbyterian creedal statement, created 1646
though they were in many ways united by their common confessions, built on the Westminster Confession. During the English Civil War (1642–1649), the English
Westminster Confession of Faith
Westminster_Confession_of_Faith
Set of church rules concerning the Christian sacrament of penance
rules concerning the Christian sacrament of penance, used for regular private confession with a confessor-priest, a "new manner of reconciliation with God"
Penitential
1526 book by Martin Luther
two forms of confession. These two forms of confession alone sufficed as a means for the forgiveness of sins without private confession. Zwingli responded
The Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ—Against the Fanatics
The_Sacrament_of_the_Body_and_Blood_of_Christ—Against_the_Fanatics
2025 French film by Rebecca Zlotowski
A Private Life (French: Vie privée) is a 2025 French mystery thriller film directed and co-written by Rebecca Zlotowski, starring Jodie Foster, alongside
A_Private_Life
Christian rite and sacrament
pneumatic presence, which is expressed in confessions of faith such as the Second London Baptist Confession, specifically in Chapter 30, Articles 3 and
Eucharist
Irish missionary (543–615)
penitential practices for those repenting of sins, which emphasised private confession to a priest, followed by penances imposed by the priest in reparation
Columbanus
2006 concert tour by Madonna
The Confessions Tour was the seventh concert tour by American singer-songwriter Madonna, launched in support of her tenth studio album, Confessions on
Confessions_Tour
Form of confession of sinfulness practiced in Roman Catholicism
absolution is spoken, the brief order of confession is understood to be sacramental. However, if private, individual confession is a common practice in a congregation
Penitential_Act
Book by John Perkins
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man is a semi-autobiographical book written by American essayist John Perkins, first published in 2004. The book provides
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Confessions_of_an_Economic_Hit_Man
2025 South Korean television series
The Price of Confession (Korean: 자백의 대가) is a 2025 South Korean mystery thriller television series written by Kwon Jong-kwan, directed by Lee Jung-hyo
The_Price_of_Confession
2013 US romance drama film by Tyler Perry
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor is a 2013 American romantic drama film produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. The film is adapted
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
Temptation:_Confessions_of_a_Marriage_Counselor
Christian denomination in the United States
treasure of private confession". The Canadian Lutheran. Retrieved June 17, 2025. Smalcald Articles, Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions (St. Louis: Concordia
Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
Lutheran_Church_–_Missouri_Synod
1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson
witnesses the transformation process (and subsequently hears Jekyll's private confession, made to him alone), Lanyon becomes shocked into critical illness
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hyde
12th-century Coptic priest
Pope Mark III of Alexandria for preaching against the practice of private confession of sins, and was excommunicated. Mark was most likely born in Sunbat
Mark_Ibn_Kunbar
Duga magazine published long-form piece about the actual event Private Confessions (Swedish: Enskilda samtal) (1996) – Swedish biographical drama film
List of 1996 films based on actual events
List_of_1996_films_based_on_actual_events
Word of God and the Creed of the Church, and by the increased use of private confession and pastoral care. SSB holds its General Chapter, at Vadstena, every
Societas_Sanctae_Birgittae
Swedish actress (1923-2012)
Snoken (TV Series) – Harriet Lindholm 1996: Enskilda samtal (a.k.a. Private Confessions / Conversations) (TV Movie; Ingmar Bergman) – Karin Åkerblom 1997:
Anita_Björk
Queen of England from 1533 to 1536
sources record that he had prepared her for death by hearing her last private confession of sins, in which she had stated her innocence before God. She was
Anne_Boleyn
Swedish actor
1993: Drömkåken – Hans Alfredson 1996: Jerusalem – Mats Hök 1996: Private Confessions (TV Movie) – Biskop Agrell 1999: Sophie's World – Socrates 2000:
Hans_Alfredson
1982 film by Ingmar Bergman
Pernilla August played Ingmar's mother twice more, in the 1996 Private Confessions and 1997 In the Presence of a Clown. Following Bergman's death in
Fanny_and_Alexander
1530 primary confession of faith of the Lutheran tradition
Lutheran Confessions in the Book of Concord in 1580. The Book of Concord includes the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession as the
Augsburg_Confession
Estonian actor (born 1994)
Estonian Drama Theatre include Tomas Egerman in Ingmar Bergman's Private Confessions, Ragnar Solness in Henrik Ibsen's The Master Builder, Dom McGuire
Märten_Metsaviir
Reviewing one's actions and feeling contrition or regret
230. Demarest, The Cross and Salvation, 37. Lang, P. H. D. (1992). Private Confession and Absolution in the Lutheran Church: A Doctrinal, Historical, and
Repentance
Community pages on social networking services
universities for students to anonymously post their confessions and secrets to their respective communities. Confessions, statements acknowledging personal facts
Confessions_page
Polish-Swedish film editor
(2004) editor Lilya 4-ever (2002) editor Show Me Love (1998) editor Private Confessions (1996) editor Speak Up! It's So Dark (1993) editor Regi Andrej Tarkovskij
Michal_Leszczylowski
American singer-songwriter
with cancer; a music single—"The Curve", a precursor to "The Most Private Confessions of Saint Clair: Studio Renderings" (Papa Chuy Productions), a full-length
Patsy_Moore
Swedish actress (born 1937)
Face (1976) Marmalade Revolution (1980) Fanny and Alexander (1982) Private Confessions (1996) "Kristina Adolphson". The Swedish Film Database. 2 September
Kristina_Adolphson
(1968) Private (2004) Private Benjamin (1980) Private Confessions (1996) Private Desert (2021) Private Detective (1939) Private Eye (2009) The Private Eye
List_of_films:_P
German priest, theologian and author (1483–1546)
His essay On Confession, Whether the Pope has the Power to Require It rejected compulsory confession and encouraged private confession and absolution
Martin_Luther
Head of the Coptic Church from 1166 to 1189
repentance. Afterwards, Kunbar continued to preach against the practice of private confession of sins. In 1173, Pope Mark called a synod of sixty bishops at The
Pope_Mark_III_of_Alexandria
Swedish actor (born 1962)
Lysande landning. Ingmar Bergman directed Hanzon in the TV production Private Confessions. He played in the Bergman movie Faithless in 2000, directed by Liv
Thomas_Hanzon
Historic doctrinal standard of the Lutheran Church
that which is found in the Lutheran confessions. — F. Bente, Historical Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions To this day the Book of Concord is doctrinally
Book_of_Concord
English actor (born 1950)
the Confessions series came to an end with Confessions from a Holiday Camp, a fifth and a sixth film, Confessions of a Plumber's Mate and Confessions of
Robin_Askwith
Anglican denomination
of a penitent, and unction are identified as "sacramental rites". Private confession of sin is available in the Episcopal Church, though it is not as commonly
Episcopal Church (United States)
Episcopal_Church_(United_States)
Christmas tree in Washington, D.C
Culinary Institute of Norway, and a showing of the Norwegian film Private Confessions. The model train and its journey through scenes of Norway was designed
Norwegian Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.
Norwegian_Christmas_Tree_in_Washington,_D.C.
PinaSigla! (2025–2026)18 Platter Dish6 Playback (2020–23)9 Private Confessions (2004–05)1 Putaton3 Private Nights (2007–20)18 Prrrt! Teka Muna (1994–2003)1 Public
List of programs aired by DZMM/DZMM TeleRadyo
List_of_programs_aired_by_DZMM/DZMM_TeleRadyo
Archbishop of Canterbury from 1533 to 1555
presence, clerical celibacy, and the necessity of auricular confession, the private confession of sins to a priest. As the Act of the Six Articles neared
Thomas_Cranmer
by Tomas Tranströmer, winner of the August Prize. 25 December – Private Confessions released Mysteriet på Greveholm Skilda världar, soap opera from 1996
1996_in_Sweden
International photographic cooperative
achieved. I am not interested in their excuses accordingly to their private confessions. Their blames, including Smith, will not be of my concern.'" Shadow
Magnum_Photos
continental Lutheran practice private confession is less common, but still present. Although the Lutheran Confessions do not make explicit mention of
Seal of the Confessional (Lutheran Church)
Seal_of_the_Confessional_(Lutheran_Church)
American Anglo-Catholic Priest
candles unless necessary for illumination, and that the hearing of private confessions be discontinued. With the ritual controversy unresolved, he resigned
Theodore_M._Riley
American writer (born 1956)
Class Hamster series. 1997: Tru Confessions (which was adapted for a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie: Tru Confessions) 1999: Multiple Choice 1999: Felicity:
Janet_Tashjian
Catholic response to the Protestant Reformation
experience; that is, from a public community act to a private confession. It now took place in private in a confessional. It was a change in its emphasis
Counter-Reformation
Forged plaque allegedly placed by Francis Drake when landing in California in 1579
involved. As Von der Porten and others wrote, "Private confession could not be kept private, and public confession was fraught with great peril." The conspirators
Drake's_Plate_of_Brass
American author
closer to finding him. Confessions of a Murder Suspect (2012, ISBN 978-0-316-20698-3, with James Patterson) Confessions: The Private School Murders (2013
Maxine_Paetro
Church in Dallas, Texas
of Choral Evensong (including the use of incense), the hearing of private confessions, the invocation of the Virgin Mary and other saints for the purpose
Church of the Incarnation (Dallas, Texas)
Church_of_the_Incarnation_(Dallas,_Texas)
Reformed Baptist confession of faith
The Confession of Faith (1644), also called the First London Confession of Faith (1LCF), is a Particular Baptist confession of faith. The 1LCF—officially
Confession_of_Faith_(1644)
1539 treatise by Martin Luther
exercised publicly, although not the office of pope. Includes also private confession as a means of grace. it consecrates or calls ministers, or has offices
On the Councils and the Church
On_the_Councils_and_the_Church
American author (born 1945)
economists at private companies in order to increase the debt of foreign countries." Confessions of an Economic Hitman Trilogy includes Confessions of an Economic
John_Perkins_(author)
Sacraments within Lutheranism
retained. The Lutheran Confessions teach that Holy Orders are considered Sacramental (See "Apology to the Augsburg Confession, Article XIII," paragraphs
Lutheran_sacraments
Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer (1712–1778)
Dictionary of Music. 1767 (Dictionnaire de la musique) Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Les Confessions), 1770, published 1782 Constitutional Project for
Jean-Jacques_Rousseau
16th-century Swiss Reformed confessions of faith
Wikisource has an English translation of the Second Helvetic Confession The Helvetic Confessions are two documents expressing the common belief of Reformed
Helvetic_Confessions
Protestant Reformation leader in Switzerland, Swiss Reformed Church founder (1484–1531)
ill-prepared, and Zwingli died on the battlefield. His legacy lives on in the confessions, liturgy, and church orders of the Reformed churches of today. The Swiss
Huldrych_Zwingli
Opera by Thomas Oboe Lee
(http://www.cameraobscuraplay.com) and The Inman Diary: A Public and Private Confession, edited by Professor Daniel Aaron. From 1919 until he committed suicide
The_Inman_Diaries
Papua New Guinean Anglican bishop
"say sorry to God for misrepresenting the late Father through their private confessions and return to work with their parish priests and congregations",
George_Ambo
Head of the Coptic Church from 1147 to 1166
and Mark Ibn Kunbar, a priest who preached against the practice of private confession of sins, resulting in Kunbar's excommunication. According to the History
Pope_John_V_of_Alexandria
American writer (1895–1963)
Arthur Crew; Aaron, Daniel (1985). The Inman Diary: A Public and Private Confession. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674454453. Daniel
Arthur_Crew_Inman
American publisher (1926–2006)
Fame Wrestling Official American Horseman People Today Predictions Private Confessions of Doctors and Nurses Quick (launched 1964) Show Dogs True War Uncensored
Myron_Fass
Christianity in the Celtic language–speaking world during the early Middle Ages
where confession was made privately to a priest, under the seal of secrecy, and where penance was given privately and ordinarily performed privately as well
Celtic_Christianity
American actor (born 1947)
Eureka Bionic Woman 2007–2009 Psych 2007–2010 Burn Notice 2008 True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet Television film 2009 Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia
Tim_Matheson
Christian phrase in Latin
hears a confession." As such, "He may therefore not reveal what Christ Himself does not reveal” (Isaiah 43:25; Jeremiah 31:34)." The rite for private confession
In_persona_Christi
American singer and songwriter (born 1958)
Price for her fifteenth studio album, Confessions II, which will be released on July 3. A follow-up to Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005), the album was
Madonna
Series of paintings by William Blake
been used as the Oxford World's Classics front cover of The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner. Several of the paintings featured prominently
The Great Red Dragon paintings
The_Great_Red_Dragon_paintings
Act of the Parliament of England
well; for instance, altars were retained, along with vestments, private confessions, and prayers for the dead. The first act (2 & 3 Edw. 6. c. 1) was
Act_of_Uniformity_1548
American actress and model (born 1973)
the same name. In the comedy Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), she portrayed the rival of the main character. Confessions of a Shopaholic was panned by
Leslie_Bibb
Church in Ontario, Canada
parish life. At that time the Rev H. Griffin Hiscocks began hearing private confessions. During this period, the church began to use incense and installed
Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Toronto)
Church_of_St._Mary_Magdalene_(Toronto)
Polish actress (born 1980)
became engaged to actor Scott Foley in 2006. In June 2007, the two wed in a private ceremony in Hawaii. They have three children: daughter Malina (b. October
Marika_Domińczyk
Novelist
of The Confessions of Frannie Langton novel" (Press release). ITV Press Centre. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020. "The Confessions of Frannie
Sara_Collins
Elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525
His essay On Confession, Whether the Pope has the Power to Require It rejected compulsory confession and encouraged private confession and absolution
Frederick III, Elector of Saxony
Frederick_III,_Elector_of_Saxony
1972 Hong Kong film by Chor Yuen
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (Chinese: 愛奴; pinyin: Ai Nu) is a 1972 Hong Kong film directed by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Intimate_Confessions_of_a_Chinese_Courtesan
1955 novel by Vladimir Nabokov
Dolores after becoming her stepfather, and romanticizes his obsession. Privately, he calls her "Lolita", the Spanish diminutive for Dolores. The novel
Lolita
PRIVATE CONFESSIONS
PRIVATE CONFESSIONS
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic byname FOGHLAIDH means "pirate, plunderer."
Male
Native American
Native American Hopi name PIVANE means "weasel."
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Son of a prelate.
Biblical
armed with a dart
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Thai
History; Morning
Boy/Male
Arabic
Secrecy; Privacy
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Personal; Intrinsic; Hybrid; Private
Boy/Male
Arabic
Secrecy; Privacy
Surname or Lastname
French
French : from the personal name Privat, Latin Privatus (from privatus ‘private citizen’, i.e. not a public official). This was the name of several early saints, including a bishop of Mende, martyred in the 3rd century.English : habitational name from a place in Hampshire, which probably gets its name from an unrecorded Old English word pryfet ‘privet’. This word is found from an early date in place names, for example Privett Farm in Standlynch, Wiltshire, which could be a source of the surname, but as a vocabulary element it is not recorded before the 16th century.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a robber, marauder, or pirate.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a house servant who attended his master in his private quarters (see Bower 2).Americanized spelling of German Bauermann, a variant of Bauer.
Male
Egyptian
, a private gentleman of the XVIIIth dynasty.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Malak, MALACH means "angel, messenger." In the bible, malak is a word used to denote a messenger from God or from a private individual.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Prayer
Girl/Female
Indian
Lovable; Sweet Person
Boy/Male
Biblical
Armed with a dart.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, English, French, German, Greek, Latin, Swedish
Heavenly; Moon; Of Sky; Goddess of the Moon; Divine; Similar to Celia or Selena; A French Pirate Name is Celine Le Beak
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Son of Satarupa
Female
Hebrew
(מַלְ×ָךְ) Hebrew unisex name MALAK means "angel, messenger." In the bible, this is a word used to denote a messenger from God or from a private individual. Compare with another form of Malak.
Surname or Lastname
French
French : occupational name for an official in charge of the private chambers of his master, Old French chamberlenc. See also Chamberlain.English : variant of Chamberlain.
PRIVATE CONFESSIONS
PRIVATE CONFESSIONS
Boy/Male
German, Greek, Russian
Divine Gift; Gift Form God; Russian Form of Theodore
Female
Yiddish
(גִּיטל) Variant spelling of Yiddish Gitel, GITELE means "good."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Ease, Successful, Fortunate
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who Loves to Serve
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Harsh; Sword; Firm
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Garland of Love; Type of Plant
Boy/Male
Muslim
Privilege. Distinction.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil
A Great Devotee
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Singularity
Boy/Male
Indian
The Sun
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PRIVATE CONFESSIONS
a.
Private knowledge; joint knowledge with another of a private concern; cognizance implying consent or concurrence.
n.
A private matter; a secret.
a.
Not invested with, or engaged in, public office or employment; as, a private citizen; private life.
n.
A private friend; a confidential friend; a confidant.
a.
Privacy; secrecy; confidence.
n.
A privative prefix or suffix. See Privative, a., 3.
a.
Belonging to, or concerning, an individual person, company, or interest; peculiar to one's self; unconnected with others; personal; one's own; not public; not general; separate; as, a man's private opinion; private property; a private purse; private expenses or interests; a private secretary.
n.
See Privity, 2.
a.
One of the Primates.
a.
Not publicly known; not open; secret; as, a private negotiation; a private understanding.
n.
The commander of a privateer.
n.
The private parts; the genitals.
a.
A private matter or business; a secret.
n.
Privacy; retirement.
a.
Having secret or private knowledge; privy.
a.
Of or belonging to a probate, or court of probate; as, a probate record.
v. i.
To cruise in a privateer.
a.
The genitals; the privates.
adv.
In a private manner; not openly; without the presence of others.
a.
Sequestered from company or observation; appropriated to an individual; secret; secluded; lonely; solitary; as, a private room or apartment; private prayer.