shrieve

¹

[ shreev ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. an archaic variant of sheriff.

shrieve

²

[ shreev ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Archaic.

, shrieved, shriev·ing.

1. an archaic variant of shrive.

shrieve

/ ʃriːv /

noun

1. an archaic word for sheriff

Example Sentences

“I woke up the next day and it was just … there,” Smith told me the other night as we sat at the bar at The Royal Room, where he fronted a band featuring famed percussionist Michael Shrieve of Santana.

From Seattle Times

Over the years, the program has welcomed mentors like the late Ernestine Anderson; Santana drummer and composer Michael Shrieve; singer Meshell Ndegeocello; and Catherine “Cat” Harris-White of Seattle hip-hop duo THEESatisfaction.

From Seattle Times

The return of guitarist Neil Schon and keyboard wiz Gregg Rolie who left in 1973 to form Journey, along with drummer Mike Shrieve and conguero Mike Carabello, gives Santana the band a natural dynamic and the album a familiar, if overlong flow.

From Washington Times

Mr. Santana has reunited with Gregg Rolie on keyboards and lead vocals, Michael Shrieve on drums and Michael Carabello on congas, along with Neal Schon, who joined for “Santana III” before going on to start Journey, and with two more recent band members, Karl Perazzo on timbales and Benny Rietveld on bass.

From New York Times

Students also saw Woodstock footage of a sensational solo by Santana’s then-20-year-old drummer Michael Shrieve.

From Washington Times