'Closet sin' definitions:

Definition of 'Closet sin'

From: GCIDE
  • Closet \Clos"et\, n. [OF. closet little inclosure, dim. of clos. See Close an inclosure.]
  • 1. A small room or apartment for retirement; a room for privacy. [1913 Webster]
  • A chair-lumbered closet, just twelve feet by nine. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]
  • When thou prayest, enter into thy closet. --Matt. vi. 6. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A small apartment, or recess in the side of a room, for household utensils, clothing, etc. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Closet sin, sin commited in privacy. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]